tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28408382731927046212012-02-12T18:14:14.577-08:00<a href="https://plus.google.com/111885737617582362930?rel=author%22">Google+</a>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.comBlogger1841100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-47005824252857407202012-02-09T02:20:00.001-08:002012-02-09T02:20:43.159-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>On Wednesday, February 23, 2011, a category 5 hurricane named “Panda” swept through the Gulf of Google devastating businesses large and small alike. The hurricane was reportedly named after one of Google’s engineers.</p> <a href='http://www.seonorthamerica.com/googles-new-page-layout-algorithm-penalizes-above-the-fold-advertising/'>http://www.seonorthamerica.com/googles-new-page-layout-algorithm-penalizes-above-the-fold-advertising/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-4700582425285740720?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-70920660798953797282012-02-09T02:04:00.001-08:002012-02-09T02:04:37.487-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>While great content will always get you noticed, I have come to the somewhat obvious conclusion that “Content is NOT King, Google is King” on the web. This is a slightly different mindset when it comes to getting traffic and marketing on the net.</p> <a href='http://www.seonorthamerica.com/has-google-replaced-content-as-king-of-the-web/'>http://www.seonorthamerica.com/has-google-replaced-content-as-king-of-the-web/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7092066079895379728?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-45203467893819285142012-02-09T01:55:00.001-08:002012-02-09T01:55:05.341-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>Facebook provides businesses with another way to interact with their customers or clients in addition to adding value.Unfortunately, notwithstanding the potential, I often hear from Facebook Page owners that in spite of their hard work on creating their pages, they are frustrated by the fact that they have few fans, and the ones they have aren’t engaged.</p> <a href='http://www.seonorthamerica.com/how-to-create-an-editorial-guide-for-your-facebook-fan-page/'>http://www.seonorthamerica.com/how-to-create-an-editorial-guide-for-your-facebook-fan-page/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-4520346789381928514?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-63955976265876166962012-02-08T00:46:00.001-08:002012-02-08T00:46:19.889-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>Enjoy American food in Bangkok at Roadhouse Barbecue, located on the corner of Surawong and Rama IV Roads.</p> <a href='http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2012/02/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-new-grill/'>http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2012/02/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-new-grill/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-6395597626587616696?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-78475610831958253342012-02-08T00:06:00.009-08:002012-02-08T00:06:39.186-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>Enjoy American food in Bangkok at Roadhouse Barbecue, located on the corner of Surawong and Rama IV Roads.</p> <a href='http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2012/02/when-vegetables-and-barbecues-unite/'>http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2012/02/when-vegetables-and-barbecues-unite/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7847561083195825334?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-33796907456996287422012-02-08T00:06:00.007-08:002012-02-08T00:06:32.992-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>Enjoy American food in Bangkok at Roadhouse Barbecue, located on the corner of Surawong and Rama IV Roads.</p> <a href='http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2011/09/pork-chops/'>http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2011/09/pork-chops/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-3379690745699628742?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-30127323905768557562012-02-08T00:06:00.005-08:002012-02-08T00:06:26.706-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>Enjoy American food in Bangkok at Roadhouse Barbecue, located on the corner of Surawong and Rama IV Roads.</p> <a href='http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2011/10/good-uses-for-great-chili/'>http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2011/10/good-uses-for-great-chili/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-3012732390576855756?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-73317726180200474232012-02-08T00:06:00.003-08:002012-02-08T00:06:19.896-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>Enjoy American food in Bangkok at Roadhouse Barbecue, located on the corner of Surawong and Rama IV Roads.</p> <a href='http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2012/02/meat-smokers-for-sale-why-the-cheapest-price-may-not-be-the-best-deal/'>http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2012/02/meat-smokers-for-sale-why-the-cheapest-price-may-not-be-the-best-deal/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7331772618020047423?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-82031422177879805322012-02-08T00:06:00.001-08:002012-02-08T00:06:11.594-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>Enjoy American food in Bangkok at Roadhouse Barbecue, located on the corner of Surawong and Rama IV Roads.</p> <a href='http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2012/02/the-top-cuts-of-beef/'>http://roadhousebarbecue.com/index.php/2012/02/the-top-cuts-of-beef/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-8203142217787980532?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-83904304975333546412012-02-02T01:42:00.001-08:002012-02-02T01:42:24.269-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/seo-training-in-bangkok'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/seo-training-in-bangkok</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-8390430497533354641?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-10053466525606033172012-02-02T01:39:00.001-08:002012-02-02T01:39:41.209-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/the-basics-of-website-marketing'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/the-basics-of-website-marketing</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-1005346652560603317?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-68272896988324721192012-02-02T01:30:00.001-08:002012-02-02T01:30:30.069-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/how-to-use-social-bookmarking-sites-for-effective-seo'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/how-to-use-social-bookmarking-sites-for-effective-seo</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-6827289698832472119?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-69185790948540775632012-02-02T01:24:00.001-08:002012-02-02T01:24:12.525-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/introduction-to-creating-content'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/introduction-to-creating-content</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-6918579094854077563?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-3814086730201577892012-02-02T01:18:00.001-08:002012-02-02T01:18:14.616-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/introduction-to-keywords-google-keyword-tool'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/introduction-to-keywords-google-keyword-tool</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-381408673020157789?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-62119003152380665082012-02-02T01:11:00.001-08:002012-02-02T01:11:14.302-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/introduction-to-link-building'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/introduction-to-link-building</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-6211900315238066508?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-32361798656622347992012-02-02T01:06:00.001-08:002012-02-02T01:06:25.134-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/search-engine-optimization-for-your-website'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/search-engine-optimization-for-your-website</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-3236179865662234799?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-15273064063996918332012-02-02T00:50:00.001-08:002012-02-02T00:50:04.821-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/the-basics-of-website-marketing'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/the-basics-of-website-marketing</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-1527306406399691833?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-18176805039535168532012-02-02T00:43:00.001-08:002012-02-02T00:43:16.862-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/updating-your-website'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/updating-your-website</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-1817680503953516853?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-80996266481087516782012-02-02T00:36:00.001-08:002012-02-02T00:36:28.929-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/using-video-in-online-marketing'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/using-video-in-online-marketing</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-8099626648108751678?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-77365344632913285282012-02-02T00:25:00.001-08:002012-02-02T00:25:02.993-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/the-basics-of-seo'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/the-basics-of-seo</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7736534463291328528?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-20805867365824607872012-01-31T00:11:00.003-08:002012-01-31T00:11:09.715-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.seonorthamerica.com/five-reasons-why-you-need-to-use-relauthor-on-your-content/'>http://www.seonorthamerica.com/five-reasons-why-you-need-to-use-relauthor-on-your-content/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-2080586736582460787?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-12298390064987813512012-01-31T00:11:00.001-08:002012-01-31T00:11:03.503-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.seonorthamerica.com/thirteen-thought-provoking-business-articles-that-will-alter-your-thinking/'>http://www.seonorthamerica.com/thirteen-thought-provoking-business-articles-that-will-alter-your-thinking/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-1229839006498781351?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-23396678675995674312012-01-31T00:10:00.005-08:002012-01-31T00:10:53.096-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/online-marketing-in-bangkok'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/online-marketing-in-bangkok</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-2339667867599567431?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-77527105733308200032012-01-31T00:10:00.003-08:002012-01-31T00:10:45.202-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.seonorthamerica.com/social-media-part-of-your-web-strategy/'>http://www.seonorthamerica.com/social-media-part-of-your-web-strategy/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7752710573330820003?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-78121165434423206492012-01-31T00:10:00.001-08:002012-01-31T00:10:36.177-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/marketing-in-bangkok'>http://www.newthailandcompany.com/business-news/marketing-in-bangkok</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7812116543442320649?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-35928771872812853152012-01-24T01:12:00.001-08:002012-01-24T01:12:01.778-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.seonorthamerica.com/educating-your-visitors-the-power-of-giving-and-user-friendly-websites/'>http://www.seonorthamerica.com/educating-your-visitors-the-power-of-giving-and-user-friendly-websites/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-3592877187281285315?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-7237086034151897312012-01-24T01:01:00.001-08:002012-01-24T01:01:23.688-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.seonorthamerica.com/getting-noticed-on-the-web/'>http://www.seonorthamerica.com/getting-noticed-on-the-web/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-723708603415189731?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-50519271547022910572012-01-24T00:50:00.001-08:002012-01-24T00:50:36.422-08:00 <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <p>News</p> <a href='http://www.seonorthamerica.com/tebowing-your-small-business-clutch-performance/'>http://www.seonorthamerica.com/tebowing-your-small-business-clutch-performance/</a> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-5051927154702291057?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-90485154418045491402010-11-22T00:02:00.000-08:002010-11-22T00:03:32.119-08:00What’s my number one reason for building an <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com">outdoor kitchen</a>? I guess it’s because I’m a natural host. I just like having people over to my house and entertaining them. Food, music and beverages are my idea of a good time and I’ve got a lot of friends and relatives who feel the same way. So, what better way to entertain than by having an outdoor kitchen? <br />It solves a lot of problems with space and convenience being at the top of the list. Space is an obvious one. I can fit a lot more people into my backyard than I can into my family and living rooms combined. And when we’re all outside we’re in one place so it makes for a better party. If people want some quiet from whatever reason they can always go into the house. <br />They rarely do, though, except for obvious reasons, because all of the food and drinks are outside. This is where the convenience part comes in. It’s so nice to be able to stock my outdoor fridges and coolers with all the food and drinks we’re going to need and then never have to run back and forth to the house. And since I’m cooking outside too, I don’t have to move.<br />I can enjoy the party myself a lot better and still be able to keep the food and drinks coming without any letup. It really is a lot less stressful for me and also my wife. The cleanup is so much easier for us when everything is outside. It makes us want to have a lot more parties than if we had to have everything inside with me trying to cook on a grill on the patio.<br />And with all the different accessories you can buy now to complete your outdoor kitchen you have a lot more flexibility than you could ever have with a conventional kitchen. I’ve got sideburners for doing extra duty. I’ve got a smoker. I’ve got warming trays and more. It’s like having a professional kitchen almost and it’s made me a much better cook. I can’t call myself a chef yet but I’m getting there.<br />I won’t say it didn’t take some time – and money – to realize my dream of having a great outdoor kitchen but the first time I really had a party in my new outdoor kitchen I knew I had made the right decision. I was hooked. What a great time we had and we’ve had many more since then.<br />And on a practical note, the outdoor kitchen has certainly increased the value of my house should I ever want to sell it. With the <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com">outdoor kitchen </a>fad still growing it makes real sense to have on of your own. In fact, if I ever do look for another house you can be sure that an outdoor kitchen will be high up on my list of must-haves. And it will have to be at least as good as my present one—or I’ll just upgrade it until it is!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-9048515441804549140?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-78475113628454332612010-11-22T00:01:00.001-08:002010-11-22T00:01:50.528-08:00The entertainment possibilities that are opened when you build yourself a new <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com ">outdoor kitchen</a> are almost limitless. That’s because an outdoor kitchen is more than just a place to cook food. Great outdoor kitchens also function the same way as indoor kitchens do in certain ways.<br />Remember when you used to go to parties when you were younger? Lots of times the party would be centered in the kitchen for some reason. Was it because you were in closer proximity to the source of food and drink? Or was it just because it was a more comfortable environment? Who knows? Maybe it was a little of both.<br />In any case, the same thing applies with an outdoor kitchen. People tend to have better time and enjoy themselves more when you’ve got a great outdoor kitchen. It’s especially true if you have a pool and/or a Jacuzzi nearby. Then you’ve got the best of all possible worlds. <br />The types of parties that you can have with an outdoor kitchen are almost limitless. You can host everything from a bridal shower to an afternoon watching a big game, whatever sport you might like. A covered patio where you can put a TV is all you need for watching sports and a simple outdoor speaker setup takes care of the music needs for any type of party.<br />Of course, maybe you just want to have a good old-fashioned barbecue. That’s OK too, especially since a good outdoor kitchen makes it so much easier to cook and feed your guests. You don’t have to worry about carting food and beverages from inside if you’ve got outdoor refrigeration units. And with warming units and storage drawers you can keep food a lot fresher. Who wants to eat a dried-out old burger, right?<br />You also get to be an integral part of the party, too. You can be both host(ess) and chef at the same time. Maybe even bartender too, if you’ve got a bar area. I opted for that with my <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com ">outdoor kitchen</a> since I had a bit of experience with tending bar in my younger days. It’s great having a real bar setup outside, even though it’s small. I can still serve drinks very quickly and without having bottles and glasses all over the place. It also makes for a lot less mess to clean up afterwards if you limit the number of bartenders, if you know what I mean.<br />I also find that I can have parties and get-togethers more spontaneously since we don’t have worry about cleaning up the house so much and cleaning up always seems so much easier and quicker. It’s really given us an opportunity to enjoy ourselves more and even though we spent a fair amount of money to get our dream kitchen we feel it’s been worth every penny.<br />We’re saving money on going out since we can have plenty of fun at home and we’re seeing our friends and relatives more in fun situations. It’s hard to put a price tag on that kind of enjoyment.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7847511362845433261?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-37108254330546973612010-11-21T23:59:00.000-08:002010-11-22T00:00:49.818-08:00Ever since I’ve built my <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com">outdoor kitchen</a> I’ve found that my barbecuing skills are getting better and better. I’m not sure what to attribute it to but it’s probably a combination of the following.<br />First, I’m barbecuing more. Since I spent all that money on the outdoor kitchen I’m certainly not going to let it go to waste. I find myself thinking up reasons to barbecue something or smoke something or just plain COOK something outside. Because of this my barbecuing skills are getting better just through the practice.<br />Second, I’m paying more attention to learning more about barbecuing. You can find so much information on the internet on any topic you can think of and barbecuing is no exception. I read articles and watch videos about barbecuing and get all kinds of recipe ideas from all kinds of sites. Just google “barbecue recipes” and you’ll see what I mean. You’ll find tons of great stuff and I particularly like the videos because they show you exactly what to do. You can even find barbecuing videos on the New York Times website, of all places. So having the outdoor kitchen has definitely spurred m to learn more.<br />Third, now that I have the outdoor kitchen I can have much bigger parties. This means that a lot more people are here and that, in turn, means a couple of things. First, you can’t invite a bunch of people over to your house and then not know what you’re doing. These people are going to be hungry and are going to expect be fed and not just a bunch of slop so this puts the pressure on you to deliver the goods. Second, because of this pressure, you don’t want to mess up because the embarrassment factor would be even greater. It’s one thing to mess up cooking a few hamburgers when the next door neighbors are over but it’s another kettle of fish, so to speak, when you have 20 people expecting great barbecued ribs.<br />You see what I mean? Everyone’s expectations are higher and so you have to deliver. Also, when people come in for the first time and see this really nice outdoor kitchen with the grills and rotisserie and the smokers and refrigerators and everything else they’re really impressed. It also tends to raise their expectation levels. When they see a kitchen this impressive they just naturally figure that the chef is going to be as good as the equipment looks, or something like that.<br />So this whole experience has had a very positive effect on my cooking skills. Fortunately for me, I haven’t had any major mishaps yet but I’ve come close a couple of times. Like when the roast took a lot longer than I thought it was supposed to. Thank god we had plenty of beer and no one had to drive far. But other than that, things have been pretty smooth. I haven’t tried to overreach myself too, which is important. So the moral of the story is: if you want to improve your cooking skills, get an <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com">outdoor kitchen</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-3710825433054697361?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-19649102088257075252010-11-21T23:58:00.000-08:002010-11-21T23:59:45.525-08:00Writing about the essentials of an <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com">outdoor kitchen </a>is a little difficult because what I consider to be essential may not always be exactly what someone else considers to be essential but there are probably enough common things that can be agreed upon so here goes.<br />Let’s start with the cooking equipment since the basic function of any kitchen, inside or out, is cooking. What type of grill should we have in our outdoor kitchen? Obviously there are hundreds if not thousands of options but my simple rule of thumb is that I want a grill that’s big enough for those occasional large parties I have but not a monster that requires more cleaning – and cost – that I don’t want or need on a regular basis. <br />I also like propane since it’s easier to set up and more flexible in the long run. Other people like natural gas because it can be hooked up to your home’s system, if you have natural gas, and then you can forget about it. Charcoal is an option but it’s harder to deal with than the others in terms of clean-up. However, if you’re really going to get fancy with your outdoor kitchen setup then you could easily have a gas grill, a smoker and a charcoal grill area. That way you can have the best of all worlds: gas for quick cooking, smoking for the best flavor if you’ve got lots of time and charcoal with different wood chips for various flavors.<br />I also think it’s important to have other cooking accessories at hand and I like to have a sideburner and a searing station as well as a burner for use with a wok for stir-frying vegetables. These accessories give you a lot of flexibility and make things go a lot quicker, especially when you’ve got a lot of people over and you want to have more than one person in the kitchen.<br />And to make things easier, you’re also going to want to have a refrigerator in your kitchen so you can keep your prepped food nearby when it comes time to start cooking. An icemaker is also helpful when there are a lot of people enjoying cold beverages. And a warming drawer also comes in very handy the bigger the party you have. You don’t want to leave cooked food laying around getting cold and dry while you’re still cooking.<br />And while this may not be an absolute essential I also like the idea of having a pizza oven and maybe even a combination pizza oven/salamander as well. It’s great for backyard pizza parties for the kids – or for adults. And a salamander is great for finishing off all kinds of dishes with a quick broil.<br />There you have it. This is my list of <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com">outdoor kitchen </a>essentials. Granted, some of the items on my list might not be considered essential but they sure come in handy and help make your barbecue parties as good as they can be. With a kitchen like this all you’re going to need now are a couple of cooking lessons.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-1964910208825707525?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-22097888593618322032010-10-21T22:47:00.000-07:002010-10-21T22:48:53.230-07:00Although the current investment climate for carbon credits is a bright one, the future could hold even more promise – in a very big way. As of now most of the industrialized countries in the world are working under some sort of carbon tax system as prescribed by the Kyoto protocols. However, the world’s three biggest polluters are not: India, China and the U.S. When these countries sign on to the protocols then the market should explode. What are the chances of this happening in the near future? It’s hard to say but it depends, as you may have guessed, on politics.<br />Politics in the U.S. to start, but also in China. First, though, U.S. President Obama has to make clear what he intends to do this year, if anything, on his <a href="http://www.carbonoffsetstandard.com">carbon credit</a> – or as it’s called in the U.S., cap and trade – policy. He started the year with a very positive agenda and seemed committed to making progress. However, since June his direction and resolve have seemed rather vague. And with the mid-term elections looming in November the situation becomes even more complicated. Republicans look poised to regain a majority of seat in the House of Representatives and also gain in the Senate. This could make passage of any kind of cap and trade legislation difficult because Republicans tend to favor big business and big business figures that cap and trade will cost them money.<br />So the direction forward in the U.S. will most likely be uncertain until after November 2. And even then it may take a considerable amount of time to get any legislation passed. But if laws mandating carbon offsetting ever do take place in the U.S. the effect on the carbon market will be immense. First, the U.S. itself is a huge market and the demand for certified carbon offset projects will skyrocket. <br />Secondly, there will be a knock-on effect in regard to China and India. Up until now, justifiably so, China and India have resisted signing on to Kyoto because of the U.S. refusal to do so. If the U.S. agrees, however, then there will be pressure on China and India to follow and it probably won’t take long for them to do so. <br />And in China’s case there is additional incentive because China is positioning itself as the world leader in green energy technology. It would be very difficult for China to continue on that path without at the same time ratifying the Kyoto protocols. Their rapidly developing stature in this field would be greatly enhanced by their ratification of Kyoto and their participation in some form of carbon emission control. The addition of China would also greatly increase demand as would India’s participation.<br />So what does the future hold for the global carbon offset market? It all may boil down ultimately to an election that will take place in the U.S. in about six weeks. Then again, it may not. Obama may not have the political capital or will to force through his <a href="http://www.carbonoffsetstandard.com">carbon cap and trade</a> policy even if the Democrats maintain their present level of control in the government. <br />His primary concern is the American joblessness problem and the economy as a whole so carbon may take a back seat no matter who wins in November. Until then, though, it’s anybody’s guess as to what may happen. Watch for an update after November.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-2209788859361832203?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-30518776214887526322010-10-21T22:45:00.000-07:002010-10-21T22:47:10.247-07:00In order to reduce global emissions we all must reduce as many carbon producing activities as possible, and offset the emissions we cannot eliminate by purchasing <a href="http://www.carbonoffsetstandard.com">carbon credits</a>. There are many motives attracting companies and individuals to the carbon market. Many participants are attracted solely by their corporate and private contribution to the impact of global climate change, although public perception of corporate environmental responsibility has become increasingly important. Additionally, a noticeable trend is developing for speculation in the future value of carbon at both corporate and private levels through carbon offset holdings in various registries.<br />Both the compliance and voluntary markets have seen substantial growth in recent years with recent downward pressure perceived as a direct correlation between carbon prices and reduced industrial output during the recent global economic downturn. As many economies are now coming out of the recession and with ever stringent UN emissions targets coming into force, most experts expect the emissions markets to experience significant growth. Businesses are now more aware of their public perception and social responsibility and are extremely motivated to announce their green credentials.<br />Many investment banks such as JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Barclays and Goldman Sachs have all entered the market place. Nearly every investment bank has set up an environmental markets division and there are now a host of funds that are dedicated to the sector. There are also a number of exchanges where carbon credits are traded and this part of the industry is expected to show huge growth as is the outright sale of credits.<br />Expectations are high, and estimates of the potential size of a U.S. cap and trade market range from $300 billion to $2 trillion. SBI Energy claimed in their 2009 report that the value of the carbon market has grown from $727 million in 2004 to $118 billion in 2008 globally. One thing is certain and that is that the overall size of the market will continue to grow, especially if the three major countries that are now not part of the Kyoto Protocol – America, India and China – eventually sign on the agreement.<br />The carbon markets offer a number of enticing factors. If you would like to offset emissions personally or professionally, you can use a carbon calculator to anticipate the amount of CO2e offsets you would require to reach carbon neutral status. Many carbon websites have these on their home page so it is easy to figure out what your <a href="http://www.carbonoffsetstandard.com">carbon footprint</a> actually is. <br />Alternatively, you may be searching for an ethical investment that may provide potential profits yet ultimately offers many positive effects to our environment. Although U.S. cap and trade may become the catalyst that drives the future of carbon, one should be aware that investment in the carbon markets is highly speculative, and that the prime motivation should always be the environmental benefits.<br />Whatever your interest, there is one thing that you shouldn’t ignore and that is the opportunity to make a substantial profit from this burgeoning market while at the same time doing something to help the planet.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-3051877621488752632?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-82756212367530562912010-10-21T22:44:00.000-07:002010-11-22T00:05:40.343-08:00Planning your own backyard <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com">outdoor kitchen</a> can appear to be a daunting task at first but if you approach methodically and logically then it becomes a much more manageable task. A good place to start is usually by setting up a budget unless, of course, money is no object – how many of us wish we could say that. Anyway, once you know how much money you can spend it makes things easier to plan.<br /><br />Next, is surveying the space that you have and deciding what is possible from a practical standpoint. Obviously, if you don’t have the space for a mega-outdoor kitchen then it doesn’t matter how elaborate you want your kitchen to be. You’re limited by your space and have to plan accordingly.<br /><br />At this point you have to decide whether or not you want to bring in an outside designer/consultant to help with the planning. <br /><br />This really is a function of how much time you want to spend on the whole project yourself. Hiring someone to help would probably make the whole process less time consuming and may ultimately help you end up with a better finished product but you may get a lot of enjoyment out of taking the time yourself to do the research and planning. <br />Since there are so many sources of information now on the internet it cuts down greatly on the time needed to do research on both designs and equipment. Simply visiting a lot of outdoor kitchen design sites can provide you with numerous ideas as to what you might want your kitchen to look like. And the same goes for sites that retail gas grills, sideburners, smokers, refrigerators and the many other accessories that can make up a great outdoor kitchen.<br />So you can do a lot of research on your own before bringing in the designers and builders or you engage these experts from the start and let them help you with all of the major decisions that go into creating your perfect outdoor kitchen. Either way, the process becomes a collaborative one and it really pays to find some people to work with that you really feel comfortable with and who seem to understand your vision of what you want. The biggest and most experienced company isn’t necessarily the best for you so make sure you shop around a little and see who’s available in your market area to help you.<br />And one of the other important things that you need to decide in the beginning stages of your planning is just exactly what kind of outdoor kitchen you really need, as well as want. It might be nice to have a kitchen with all the bells and whistles and everything else that’s available to use but if your level of expertise isn’t the highest and your gatherings aren’t really going to warrant the need for this type of facility then you should probably scale back your plans a bit. See what works for you first and then add features as you go. This is something that experienced designers can help you do and it will make your whole <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com">outdoor kitchen</a> experience a lot better in the long run.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-8275621236753056291?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-10890187868214067462010-10-21T22:41:00.000-07:002010-10-21T22:43:20.545-07:00It seems like more and more people are interested in building their own <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com">outdoor kitchen</a> nowadays. Well, maybe not building it <br /><br />themselves of course, but working with a designer and builder to come up with a great design for the space that they have to <br /><br />work with in their backyard. What’s driving this trend? It’s hard to say but in a way it might be the economy.<br />Even though it can cost a bit to build a great outdoor kitchen, once it’s done you just have to buy food and invite over your <br /><br />friends and relatives. So maybe instead of entertaining in expensive restaurants it’s actually cheaper in the long run to just <br /><br />entertain at home. There’s less traveling and more fun as you can cook what you like and sharpen your skills as a chef.<br />And with the tremendous variety of equipment available on the market and plenty of places to buy online the prices on all <br /><br />kinds of equipment couldn’t be better. Also, many companies offer free design services and consultations so it’s even easier <br /><br />than ever to put together the outdoor kitchen of your dreams. <br />The process with most companies that specialize in outdoor kitchen construction is quite simple. Give them a call and let them <br /><br />know basically what you’re looking. Most companies will be happy to come out to your house right away and survey your space. <br /><br />Then, with some ideas for you on what you want and also a budget to work with, they can put together a design that will <br /><br />fulfill your needs.<br />When it comes to the equipment itself, most companies either sell it themselves or work with large retailers who have a big <br /><br />selection of the various elements that make up a well-equipped outdoor kitchen. Gas grill are, of course, usually the <br /><br />centerpiece of any outdoor kitchen but other accessories that you may want to consider include smokers, sideburners, <br /><br />refrigerators and icemakers, warming drawers, outdoor electronics, tools and accessories and even pizza ovens.<br />Because if you want to have a really great outdoor party then you’re going to want to be able to conduct it all outdoors and <br /><br />not just cook outside. A great thing to do this time of year (autumn) is have a great Saturday or Sunday afternoon barbecue <br /><br />and watch your favorite football teams go at it. The farther south you are, the longer into the season you can go but even in <br /><br />cold weather locales you can prolong your outdoor entertaining season with the use of outdoor space heaters which can raise <br /><br />the temperature just enough to make it comfortable with only a sweater on.<br />Whatever you eventually decide to do with your <a href="http://www.newoutdoorkitchens.com">outdoor kitchen</a> just make sure that you hire a reliable builder that has had <br /><br />experience with outdoor kitchens before and knows the ins and outs. Also make sure that you research both equipment prices <br /><br />thoroughly as well as construction material prices and costs. It’s so easy to do now with the internet. 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href="http://www.marketingbangkok.com/blog/index.php/03/killer-campaigns-volume-four-the-color-of-branding/#">Killer Campaigns Volume Four: The Color of Branding « Marketing Bangkok Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7152425408771864457?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-19750559989524258462010-03-05T19:38:00.000-08:002010-03-05T19:42:40.927-08:00http://www.contactbangkok.com Learn step-by-step how to list your products and services on <a href="http://www.contactbangkok.com">Contact Bangkok</a>.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-786b83a6a339c3dc" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" 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href="http://www.contactbangkok.com">http://www.contactbangkok.com</a> Alan Johnston explains the details regarding Contact Bangkok's minilogo program.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-42013861ec45a9c2" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" 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printed anywhere – it’s online. ContactBangkok.com is the best business directory in Bangkok and probably all of Thailand. There are several reasons for this and one of them is its sheer size. <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Contact Bangkok</a> now has over 40,000 businesses signed up on its site and more are joining every week. It’s free to sign up and there are many benefits to joining so it’s an easy sell to get businesses interested in joining.<br /><br />Another reason for the success of Contact Bangkok is that its site offers every business some great features and functionality. For just a basic membership which is free, Contact Bangkok offers every business a page on its site where contact information and a description of the business can be placed. Also, every business can upload a video to the page which can be watched by anyone viewing the page.<br /> <br />Each business is categorized so that people looking for particular types of businesses to contact can do so easily. There are many more important features too, in this comprehensive Bangkok business directory. You can look for jobs and also post jobs for your company. You can buy or sell items in the classified section and you can now set up your own mini-database on the site which acts as your own Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This CRM system will allow businesses to track sales and all functions relating to their customers.<br /><br />Contact Bangkok also offers many online marketing services for its members including the posting of articles and videos about the member’s business on websites all over the internet. Contact Bangkok can also produce the short promotional videos needed for this type of campaign. And, if you want to advertise your products or services to the entire Contact Bangkok database of companies, or only selected demographics, you can send specially targeted emails to the business categories that you want to reach. And the monthly Contact Bangkok newsletter can also be utilized by members with text or HTML material that is sent out to the site’s over 40,000 members.<br /><br />Since <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Contact Bangkok</a> offers its members so many useful features and service –and it’s free – the site has continued to grow steadily which makes it even more valuable as a networking tool and a source for new sales for any business that is a member. They seem certain to maintain their role as the best business directory in Bangkok.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7793142152959685341?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-44356660119030649602010-01-23T22:45:00.000-08:002010-01-23T23:30:04.149-08:00See how Black Canyon stole my Ipod and explained to me that it couldn't have happened because their employees never lie. Really.<br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-7f291c272173f53c" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="flvurl=http://v23.nonxt5.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D7f291c272173f53c%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1331502530%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D6786E88D9C2E8EF20F1A67F9908281D2C20BFF55.6EEFE842E0F002A5DB88BFFFAD17E605EC610644%26key%3Dck1&amp;iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D7f291c272173f53c%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DE_a7pQnX4b1MncyC3E_IziXydV0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;ps=blogger"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/get_player" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"width="320" height="266" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"flashvars="flvurl=http://v23.nonxt5.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D7f291c272173f53c%26itag%3D5%26app%3Dblogger%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1331502530%26sparams%3Did,itag,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D6786E88D9C2E8EF20F1A67F9908281D2C20BFF55.6EEFE842E0F002A5DB88BFFFAD17E605EC610644%26key%3Dck1&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D7f291c272173f53c%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DE_a7pQnX4b1MncyC3E_IziXydV0&autoplay=0&ps=blogger"allowFullScreen="true" /></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-4435666011903064960?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-29482743012845489722010-01-11T18:32:00.000-08:002011-10-02T22:06:03.709-07:00<a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Online marketing in Thailand</a> is a relatively new trend as most Thai business people have been slow to realize that their websites are becoming more and more important in terms of bringing in business. While this may seem a bit strange to people in more developed countries, it is nevertheless the reality here in Thailand.<br /><br />Because of this, the entire SEO and online marketing industry here is very small and not very advanced. A survey of company websites that purport to be SEO and online marketing consultants will quickly illustrate that almost every one of these companies has very little idea of what is actually involved in creating a successful SEO marketing campaign. One of the companies that does seem to have a very clear idea of what to do in this field has a site called Marketing Bangkok and also offers an SEO and online marketing training course.<br /><br />In general, though, the pickings are slim when it comes to real expertise in the field of online marketing and the prices that some people are paying here for the meager results they get seems to suggest that it may be better to do your online marketing using your own personnel. This necessitates training but there is, as mentioned above, a resource for this so it is possible to achieve. However, there are a number of factors to consider when attempting to create your own online marketing department inside your company.<br /><br />First, make sure that your marketing plan includes all of the elements that are needed to pursue a well-rounded strategy. This means you need to do article marketing, post videos on sharing sites such as YouTube, post article and videos on news and citizen journalism sites, create a blog or multiple blogs, do link building (of the Google-approved variety), make use of social network sites and do bookmarking. These are the basic areas that are essential for most businesses, although yours may not utilize all of them right away.<br /><br />Once you have mapped out the strategy you want to employ then you need to ensure that your personnel are trained well enough in the specific areas of writing, simple video production and basic skills that are needed to post content on external websites, use bookmarking sites and make use of social networking sites. These basic skills, along with a good database of websites to post content to, are all that are needed to put together an effective online marketing program that will drive more traffic to your website and increase your business.<br /><br />As for <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">online marketing in Thailand</a>, it is slowly becoming more important to companies here and gradually it will assume a more important role in companies’ overall marketing efforts. As internet speeds increase here and internet penetration becomes greater online marketing in Thailand will become as important as it is in other, more advanced, countries.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-2948274301284548972?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-20318646999787705032009-12-30T23:32:00.000-08:002011-10-02T22:05:31.036-07:00<a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Marketing in Bangkok</a> is a unique experience when compared to many other cities and certainly when compared to American cities. First, the Asian culture is completely different from the west. Second, although the overwhelming majority of people in Bangkok are Thai, there are also sizable communities of people who speak Japanese, English and Chinese. This means that trying to reach people through Traditional media can be difficult since there are Thai, English and Japanese newspapers here and radio stations in Thai, English and Chinese. And the mass market TV stations are all in Thai.<br /><br />Since reaching people through traditional media is difficult many forward-thinking marketers are turning increasingly to the internet. There are many Thai language websites here in Thailand but many Thais also use English-language sites to a certain degree. Therefore, many marketers that are trying to reach local audiences for different products have quite a number of options. YouTube and Google, for example, get large numbers of Thai visitors and there is also a Thai-language versions of Google.<br /><br />There are also a few Thai-language video sharing sites, although they receive very small amounts of traffic compared to YouTube. So, marketers here are producing content that is in English or Thai and also using tags in both languages to experiment with the effectiveness of tags that are not in English. Since Thais search in both languages this should ultimately prove to be successful. <br /><br />Marketing companies in Bangkok are also using email marketing as part of their mix although reliable email lists are hard to come by here. However, there are some small lists available that are relatively reliable and there is at least one company that we know of – www.contactbangkok.com – that sends out weekly newsletters to its 40,000-strong database of businesses and you can pay to put an HTML ad inside it.<br /><br />And, as connection and download speeds become faster here in Thailand, the use of video is becoming more and more important to marketers looking to use the fastest-growing and most effective method of communicating ideas. As mentioned above, there are very few Thai video-sharing sites but the major video-sharing sites in the world are becoming more popular here and traffic is on the rise.<br /><br />As in other more developed countries, Thailand is also turning to the <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">internet</a> but the progress here has been somewhat slower. With recent technology and infrastructure improvements here, however, that progress should quicken and propel Thailand into the ranks of its more advanced neighbors.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-2031864699978770503?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-29431457043087004542009-12-30T23:30:00.000-08:002011-10-02T21:28:28.035-07:00<a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Online marketing in Bangkok</a> is a relatively new trend as most Bangkok-area business people have been slow to realize that their websites are becoming more and more important in terms of bringing in business. While this may seem a bit strange to people in more developed countries, it is nevertheless the reality here in Thailand.<br /><br />Because of this, the entire SEO and online marketing industry here is very small and not very advanced. A survey of company websites that purport to be SEO and online marketing consultants will quickly illustrate that almost every one of these companies has very little idea of what is actually involved in creating a successful SEO marketing campaign. One of the companies that does seem to have a very clear idea of what to do in this field has a site called MarketingBangkok.com and also offers an SEO and online marketing training course.<br /><br />In general, though, the pickings are slim when it comes to real expertise in the field of online marketing and the prices that some people are paying here for the meager results they get seems to suggest that it may be better to do your online marketing using your own personnel. This necessitates training but there is, as mentioned above, a resource for this so it is possible to achieve. However, there are a number of factors to consider when attempting to create your own online marketing department inside your company.<br /><br />First, make sure that your marketing plan includes all of the elements that are needed to pursue a well-rounded strategy. This means you need to do article marketing, post videos on sharing sites such as YouTube, post article and videos on news and citizen journalism sites, create a blog or multiple blogs, do link building (of the Google-approved variety), make use of social network sites and do bookmarking. These are the basic areas that are essential for most businesses, although yours may not utilize all of them right away.<br /><br />Once you have mapped out the strategy you want to employ then you need to ensure that your personnel are trained well enough in the specific areas of writing, simple video production and basic skills that are needed to post content on external websites, use bookmarking sites and make use of social networking sites. These basic skills, along with a good database of websites to post content to, are all that are needed to put together an effective <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">online marketing</a> program that will drive more traffic to your website and increase your business.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-2943145704308700454?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-72500069618432084782009-12-30T23:28:00.000-08:002011-10-02T21:18:46.329-07:00<a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">SEO training</a> in Bangkok is extremely limited at the time of this writing (December, 2009) as there is only one company in the city that regularly offers classes in this field. One of the reasons for this is that Thailand is quite a bit behind the U.S. and other countries where the internet is more a part of the business atmosphere. And, since this is the case, there is much less demand for people who are proficient in helping business owners drive traffic to their websites. <br /><br />This lack of a widespread need for SEO services and other online marketing services is an indication of the present state of website marketing in Bangkok but the SEO training situation should gradually change as more and more businesspeople continue to realize that the future of their business is closely tied to the internet. This is especially true for people in the tourism and export industries, since their business comes largely from overseas, but it is also becoming increasingly important for companies who depend almost solely on business from local residents.<br /><br />There are some areas already where local businesses are finding ways to use the internet to increase their customer base and income. Facebook is a prime example, especially for businesses like restaurants and bars. More and more of these businesses in Bangkok are setting up their own groups on Facebook and using them to reach people with news about promotions, specials, parties, menu changes, anything that might be of interest to their regular customers while at the same time adding to their friends list to keep building their group.<br /><br />It will probably only be a short period of time before these people realize that while Facebook is helpful, there are also many other things that they can do to grow their business using online channels. Perhaps article marketing will be the next step they take or possibly using videos and video sharing sites to advertise their product and set up links to their sites. They would also then discover more link building techniques and also bookmarking sites and the advantages to using them.<br />So, as their interest in the internet as a marketing tool increases they will also need more and more expertise to successfully carry out these marketing functions.<br /><br />This will spur the need for real expertise and knowledge and they will then require the services of a training company who fully understands all aspects of SEO and online marketing. These people will then also discover that the basic concepts of SEO and online marketing are easy to understand and carry out. All they need is someone to bring their attention to these techniques and help them acquire the basic skills that will allow them to become successful at SEO and online marketing.<br />Although the state of the training industry for SEO and <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">online marketing</a> is now confined to just one company this is bound to change in the coming months and years and more and more businesspeople in Bangkok realize that the future of their businesses really does lie on the internet.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7250006961843208478?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-31324747750163915792009-12-28T22:54:00.000-08:002011-10-02T21:16:29.369-07:00http://www.seonorthamerica.com Useful information from <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">SEO North America</a> about how link building is used to help your SEO efforts.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-f1d72702900b89b6" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" 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href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Marketing Bangkok</a> about content is used to help your SEO efforts.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-c39a0664234bf910" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" 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href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Marketing Bangkok</a> about how bookmarking can help your SEO efforts.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-68c6a6cb92ab442" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" 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href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Marketing Bangkok</a> about how blogging can help your SEO efforts.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-4e520233a1f7bc6d" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" 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href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Online Marketing Excellence</a> student Supinda has to say about her experiences in the course.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-ecbfc568ef117dc9" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" 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href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Online Marketing Excellence</a> student Alan has to say about his experiences in the course.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-2a98956464cc77c3" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" 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the online marketing training course that's offered by <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Online Marketing Excellence</a> in Bangkok.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-ffcdfa2cfda59230" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" 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href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com/blog/">SEO North America Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-2349693224983327659?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-55806573032573200442009-09-22T20:00:00.001-07:002009-09-22T20:00:22.563-07:00wt37qgyukn<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-5580657303257320044?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-26956657333165347402009-09-13T17:56:00.000-07:002010-01-25T00:14:27.502-08:00Thai food is by now fairly well known in many parts of the world and this is due to several reasons. Before explaining why this is so it is important to first say that the term Thai food is hard to define because there are so many varieties of <a href="http://www.marketingbangkok.com">Thai food</a> to consider. This itself is due to several factors, the most important being the fact that the population of Thailand is made up of many different ethnic groups. Since all ethnic groups have food that is particular unto themselves this has given Thailand a very large base of cuisines to work with and defining a national cuisine is therefore a bit difficult.<br /><br />Examples of different regional cuisines in Thailand include the deep southern dishes that have their roots in the Muslim-Malay cuisine of northern Malaysia, the far northwestern dishes that come from the Chiang Mai and Chiang areas with their hilltribe influences, the dishes of Isaan in the northeast that have Lao and Khmer roots and the many dishes in the central area of the country and in Bangkok that have numerous Chinese influences.<br /> <br />Thus, Thai cuisine is a true melting pot of influences, ingredients and cooking styles and this has created a national cuisine that has hundreds and hundreds of different dishes that draw on these varied roots. This is one of the reasons, as mentioned above, that Thai food is so well know around the world and so popular. There are so many different dishes and flavors associated with Thai cuisine that it always appears fresh and interesting to diners the world over. This variety undoubtedly contributes greatly to the universal appeal of Thai cuisine.<br /><br />Another reason for the popularity of Thai food is the perception that it has of being healthy, at least healthier than most western cuisines. This is due mainly to the extensive use of rice and vegetables in many dishes as well as chicken and seafood. Pork is popular in many dishes too, and is also used in many decidedly unhealthy ways, such as very fatty sausages, but beef is not as prevalent. Also, many of the herbs and spices that are used have healthful qualities. So, overall, Thai food is quite healthy and with the trend towards healthier eating in the past several years this has contributed to its popularity all over the world.<br /><br />A final factor, although probably the least important, is the exotic image that people have in their minds of Thailand as a country. It is certainly not well known to many Americans, in particular, or Europeans either although there are many more visitors to Thailand from Europe than from the States. This bit of mystery about the country, its culture and its people must also be a contributing factor to the increasing interest in <a href="http://www.marketingbangkoks.com">Thai cuisine</a>. All of these factors and more are combining to make Thai food one of the world’s most well-known and popular cuisines and this is a trend that seems to keep gaining momentum as the years pass.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-2695665733316534740?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-90336499754903937552009-09-01T23:15:00.000-07:002010-01-25T00:15:32.885-08:00Japanese food may be a bit of a mystery for many people and there are many who may think it consists only of raw fish, something they would never want to eat. Well, the good news is that there are many different forms of <a href="http://www.marketingbangkoks.com">Japanese cuisine</a> and most of them involve cooking.<br /><br />In fact, unless you live in a area that has access to really fresh fish, the Japanese restaurants in your town will have a hard time presenting top-quality sushi and sashimi, the most common forms of raw Japanese cuisine. This is because sushi and sashimi are dependent on having both high-quality fish and extremely fresh fish. A real sushi or sashimi aficionado would turn up his nose at a dish that wasn’t prepared with only the freshest of fish.<br /><br />But that’s okay because there are many other forms of Japanese cuisine that depend on the talent of the chef and the skillful preparation of ingredients that include beef, fish, shellfish, shrimp and vegetables. These ingredients are used in a variety of cuisine styles including tempura, sukiyayi, teppanyaki, hot pots, shabu and more.<br /><br />Probably one of the more popular styles for western audiences is teppanyaki since it involves grilling and beef, vegetables and seafood are used the most. This type of cooking is what you will find at the popular chain Benihana’s, for example, although at these restaurants you will also be treated to a show by the chef as he prepares the dishes.<br />That’s because teppanyaki is prepared at large tables that are basically flat metal grills with seating around them in some sort of arrangement. Customers are literally sitting right in front of the chef and watching as he prepares the dishes. This provides diners with a show as well as a meal as it can be very entertaining seeing how the chefs actually cook. This aspect of teppanyaki is also undoubtedly one of the reasons why it is a popular form of Japanese cuisine.<br /> <br />Be advised, however, that not all Japanese restaurants have teppanyaki tables. Smaller establishments may not because these tables are both quite expensive and rather large so they need a lot of room. Smaller Japanese restaurants will most likely have to cook teppanyaki dishes in their kitchen. This doesn’t mean the food won’t taste as good; it just won’t be as entertaining an experience.<br /><br />Generally, you’ll pick which items you want grilled from the menu and maybe even what type of preparation you want as well since different sauces are sometimes used. Depending on the restaurant, you may see pork or chicken on the menu as well as the standards — beef, seafood and vegetables. Some upper-tier restaurants may also have some of the more exotic varieties of Japanese beef such as kobe or wagyu. These are premium forms of beef and are very rich, tender and flavorful as well as being quite a bit more expensive than even the best forms of American or Australian beef. If you’re a fan of great beef, however, you owe it to yourself to try them as the taste experience is well worth it. Just don’t eat too much, though, as they are quite rich due to the extensive fat marbling.<br /><br />This is but a brief look at teppanyaki, one of the more popular forms of Japanese cuisine and one that almost every <a href="http://www.marketingbangkok.com">Japanese restaurant</a> will have in some form. It’s also a great example of Japanese food that is cooked and not raw, so anyone should be happy with ordering it.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-9033649975490393755?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-14525163933373427042009-08-26T23:05:00.000-07:002011-10-03T00:15:50.712-07:00See some basic <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">search engine optimization</a> (SEO) tips from Bangkok.<br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-5b63c110a9f3232f" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param 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Catering provides <a href="http://www.whitecafecatering.com">great food</a> for the Coco Chanel movie premiere at the Emporium in Bangkok on August 19, 2009.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-788c109586408632" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" 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Tantixalerm, CEO of Ayudhya Fund Management in Bangkok, about personal <a href="http://www.ayfunds.com">investments in Thailand</a> and other personal financial matters. 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Anyone that depends on their website to bring them business needs to know the ins and outs of SEO in order to maximize their website’s potential. And if you want your website to have a high Google rank then SEO is essential.<br /><br />What is SEO? The answer to this question has many different parts because there are a number of elements that make up SEO but quite simply it is the process by which you make your website as easy to find as possible by Google and other search engines. This is important, obviously, because if your site is not easy to find by people searching for goods and services then you will miss out on doing business with them.<br /><br />Therefore, good SEO for your site is very important. The good news is that it is not expensive for most people to optimize their sites and it is not that technically difficult. Having said that, though, many people simply hire an SEO company to make the required changes to their site and maybe also engage in some website marketing and promotion. These are two separate subjects but they go hand in hand if you are really serious about gaining more traffic for your site.<br /><br />According to Peter and Tom from IT Ready, a Bangkok-based SEO and web marketing firm, SEO is the process of making your site more visible to search engines and website marketing is the process of using external websites to drive traffic back to your site. When both of these processes are done correctly then your site has the best possible chance of getting maximum traffic and sales.<br /><br />There are many aspects to website promotion and many opinions as to how to go about it. Many companies use Google AdWords, for example, to target specific demographic segments with pay per click ads. Others use article marketing and content posting to build awareness and traffic through back links. Acccording to the guys at IT Ready, a combination of these is probably the best for most businesses, but careful analysis of the AdWords program must be done at all times to ensure that the money being spent is being done so in the most cost-effective manner.<br /><br />There are many more aspects to SEO and website traffic promotion that website owners should explore and if you can find knowledgeable people to help you then your website could experience a significant increase in traffic. One thing is certain, however – <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">SEO</a> and web traffic promotion are becoming more and more important every day so don’t wait to start optimizing your site and driving traffic to your site because the longer you wait the more business you could be losing.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-5513500260574915131?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-52741259719439619852009-07-29T21:28:00.000-07:002011-10-03T00:14:41.373-07:00<a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">Computer support in Bangkok</a> can be a difficult and frustrating experience. There are many people who claim to be capable of helping you with your computer by providing business support, business maintenance or other forms of IT support in Bangkok but most have no qualifications and can cause harm to your system.<br /><br />One important thing to look for when you are thinking of hiring an IT support person in Bangkok is Microsoft qualifications. Everyone who is Microsoft qualified will have an official ID card from Microsoft. If people do not have this card then they are not qualified by Microsoft and you will be taking a chance by hiring them.<br /><br />Another thing that is difficult here when you’re looking for computer repair, laptop repair, IT consultants and other computer services is dealing with Thai people who have poor English language abilities. This makes it difficult for them to communicate with English-speaking people, who make up a large percentage of expatriates who are looking for computer support in Bangkok, which can lead to problems in itself.<br /><br />The biggest problem is not being able to understand explanations of your basic computer repair problem. If you can’t understand what went wrong in the first place you may end up causing the same problem again by repeating some sort of unsafe action. Also, it is difficult to ask questions about computer repair problems if you have trouble communicating with the technician who is trying to help you.<br /><br />Therefore, many people, myself included, like to deal with people who are native English speakers and who provide IT support and IT maintenance plans as well as computer repair and laptop repair problems. It makes it much easier and faster and you have greater peace of mind. I have had a lot of experience over the years with computer repair problems and have had lots of problems. So when I recently found a good person who is qualified and speaks English I felt a lot better about any IT support issues I might encounter in the future.<br /><br />This is not meant to be just an endorsement for this Bangkok company, IT Ready, but they do have technicians who are Microsoft qualified and are native English speakers so they fulfill my two major requirements for computer repair specialists. There may be other companies that have the same type of people; I just haven’t found any others recently that meet these requirements. <br /><br />So, if you need good <a href="http://www.seonorthamerica.com">IT support</a> in Bangkok, remember to look for Microsoft-qualified technicians and, if possible, people who also speak English. It makes the whole process easier and will save you time and, in the long run, money. And, with the importance of your computer system to your business or home applications, it doesn’t pay to take a chance using incompetent or unqualified people.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-5274125971943961985?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-78172321979699951942009-07-28T22:05:00.000-07:002010-01-25T00:19:27.527-08:00http://www.bangkokdiningtours.com<br />Get all the basic information on Bangkok Dining Tours <a href="http://www.marketingbangkok.com">culinary tourism</a> travel package.<br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-3419014100cded11" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" 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some of the great menu items of the Arirang <a href="http://www.marketingbangkok.com">Korean restaurant</a> in Bangkok that are part of Bangkok Dining Tours' Asian Cuisine Tour.<br /> <br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-4ee291a714b87bc8" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" 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{parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_M-xQk6euBwU/Sm1JTEgI-gI/AAAAAAAAACs/zLMu6CH4g04/s1600-h/10.+La+Dolce+Vita.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_M-xQk6euBwU/Sm1JTEgI-gI/AAAAAAAAACs/zLMu6CH4g04/s320/10.+La+Dolce+Vita.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363023323243018754" /></a><br />A <a href="http://www.marketingbangkok">Mediterranean restaurant in Bangkok</a> is not a common sight but there are a few and the best one may be La Dolce Vita at Ma Maison. This restaurant has an interesting pedigree, starting out in the early 90s as a high-end French restaurant that for years was considered one of the top two in the city. Its present incarnation draws on that heritage as well as a strong Italian influence – hence the Italian name – to produce a dining spot that serves a mix of cuisines with the common thread being ingredients from Mediterranean countries.<br /><br />A survey of the menu reveals exactly that: rabbit and truffles and gorgonzola cheese mix with olive oil, mussels and yellowtail tuna to offer diners an eclectic mix of dishes that is as varied as it is interesting to people with a real passion for fine food. The dishes themselves are mostly fusions of Italian and French dishes that are contemporary and innovative. There are also sections of risottos and pastas that are primarily Italian in nature.<br /><br />On a recent trip I sampled four dishes that ran the gamut of the different styles and ingredients presented here. From the appetizer menu I selected a Caesar salad, even though there were many other interesting dishes in this section, primarily because I wanted to see it made from scratch at the tableside. This is something that few restaurants do anymore and it takes a good bit of training for a waiter to be able do it properly at the table. The waiter here was very knowledgeable and quite accomplished, creating a Caesar whose dressing had just the right amount of garlic, anchovy and mustard, at least for my tastes.<br /><br />A black truffle soup, which leans far into French territory, was topped with a cannellini bean foam and a couple of slices of truffle, giving it both a lightness and yet a very rich flavor to top off the delicious essence of the soup. A spaghetti dish with Maine lobster and a tomato cream sauce was also successful, most likely because the acidity of the tomato sauce was softened by the cream and didn’t intrude upon the delicate flavor of the lobster as much as it might have otherwise.<br /><br />My final dish was a veal loin topped with foie gras and, again, some black truffles that displayed the true richness of French cooking at its best. The thick, perfectly cooked loin was served on a bed of spinach with some other vegetables also. This dish represented the true roots of the restaurant – a pedigree of fine French cooking – that manages to co-exist with the lighter fare on the menu that uses Mediterranean ingredients in different styles of cooking. Uniting these styles together into a consistent menu is not an easy thing to do but La Dolce Vita at Ma Maison seems to have accomplished it easily ad gracefully.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-7206389409918986504?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-58080426130782313552009-07-26T02:49:00.000-07:002010-01-25T18:54:53.857-08:00Tom Aikins samples Stowford Press and Weston's <a href="http://www.marketingbangkok.com">ciders</a> at the Queen Victoria Pub in Bangkok.<br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-7bacdfac9a5c7216" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" 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xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><object height='350' width='425'><param value='http://youtube.com/v/FiaaLRrFmgY' name='movie'/><embed height='350' width='425' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' src='http://youtube.com/v/FiaaLRrFmgY'/></object></p><p>Check out <a href="http://www.marketingbangkok.com">Bangkok</a>'s best nightlife at The Bank with Thai girls, karaoke, massage, entertainment and more. <br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-934716266301579808?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-89545362391679938342009-07-21T23:32:00.000-07:002009-07-21T23:33:22.669-07:00Don Giovanni, the Italian restaurant in the <a href="http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-3432-sofitel-centara-grand-bangkok/index.shtml">Sofitel Centara Hotel</a>, is indeed named for what may the greatest opera of all time. At least, that’s what the menu introduction here says and not being an opera buff I can’t comment on that one way or another. However, I do know that they orchestrate some very nice dining experiences as I’ve had dinners and lunches here on a number of occasions over the years and have always been satisfied with the food and service.<br /><br />Some parts of the menu have changed over the years and some have stayed the same as different chefs have come and gone. However, the basic philosophy has remained in place and that involves serving top-quality food and wine with formal service and attention to details. Also, the menu always has always had many traditionally-based dishes as well as some updated versions of classic dishes from the chefs’ own repertoires.<br /><br />One thing that is definitely classic at Don Giovanni is their strict adherence to the traditional way of making a Caesar’s Salad. This is, I believe, the only place in town where you can get a Caesar’s Salad made at your tableside. This may not seem like a big deal but to some purists a Caesar is not a Caesar unless it’s made at the table. I’m not that strict about it personally but I do think that the original recipe should be followed or it’s really not a Caesar Salad is it? Many times I have eaten in a trendy Italian place, or others too, and the chef in the restaurant decides that his interpretation of a Caesar Salad is superior to that of Chef Caesar Cardini who originated this creation in his Tijuana, Mexico restaurant in 1924. The results sometimes are ludicrous with the chef throwing in everything but the kitchen sink in a vain attempt to put his personal mark on this signature dish. They should just do themselves a favor and follow the original recipe as they do at Don Giovanni’s. It will taste better, the purists will be happy and the gastronomic gods will smile upon them.<br /><br />There are other dishes here, though, where the chefs have used their own ideas as to how certain dishes should be presented. I don’t always agree with them: carpaccio, for example, should be made of beef and not tuna or veal, but usually we’re on the same page, so to speak. In the appetizer section there’s a great example of mixing top-end ingredients when they serve a goose liver creme brulee with pan-fried foie gras, apple mousse and black truffle sauce. The richness of foie gras and truffles together is just plain delicious and only on the edge of overdoing it.<br /><br />The rest of this ample menu contains enough choices to keep anyone happy whether you want something simple like spaghetti with an oregano and tomato sauce or something a little more elaborate like a baked rack of lamb with black pepper crust and tarragon-infused lamb sauce. My own favorites include the deep-fried seafood plate, the Australian sirloin and the pan-roasted tenderloin wrapped in pancetta bacon with foie gras. There are many more that I like from all the sections of the menu – risottos, pastas, soups, appetizers and the meat and fish entrees – but these are the ones that have left the deepest impression.<br /><br />There are plenty of good wines to accompany your meal here as well in the enclosed wine cellar inside the restaurant. These, along with the service and the food here, will have you singing Don Giovanni’s praises yourself, perhaps not in an operatic style, but joyously nonetheless.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2840838273192704621-8954536239167993834?l=tomaikins-lifeinbangkok.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TomAikinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02382418607352570663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2840838273192704621.post-59635549942196239172009-07-21T23:22:00.000-07:002010-01-25T18:57:29.275-08:00Check out <a href="http://www.marketingbangkokb.com">Bangkok's best nightlife</a> at The Bank with Thai girls, karaoke, massage, entertainment and more.<br /><br /><br /><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-dde2a92a6c3f9a8c" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param 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