Monday, September 29, 2008

GOOGLE APPLICATIONS

You might find it odd and maybe think of me as a muddle head, because after criticizing google in my last post I am writing this post in praise of it. But just have a look. Enlisted below are ten of the most highly rated google applications. Check them out.

1. Gmail beta

This probably needs no introduction, one of the most famous among the web's top e-mail tools. It is loved by user's for its simple yet attractive interface and its exceptional message organizing methods.


2. Google Calender beta

It can be thought of as a dynamic online appointment book which helps you maintain your private schedule. It easily can be integrated with gmail and also has the ability to export XML feeds.


3. Google Talk beta

Its an instant-messenging tool offered by google. This application integrates 100s of expression emoticons and is loaded with links to music streaming sites. Its a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) enabled application, so you can just connect a microphone and talk to your friends.


4. Writely beta

An online word processor used to compose and edit simple text files. The only drawback I think of is that it needs an active internet connection which is not really an issue.


5. Google Spreadsheets

Its a spreadsheet application whose essence lies in its simplicity and the ease with which one can sum up some quick figures. Although it cant match Excel but it certainly is a very handy little application.


6. Google Maps

This interactive map tool provides with satelite imagery and helps you get directions to wherever you wish. You can also download this application to your mobile and then you will never have to cary a paper map again.


7. Google Earth beta

I was absolutely stunned when i saw the sattelite image of my roof through this amazing application. This application might sometime in future lead to the concept of virtual tourism where you can get more than just an insight of a place without actually visiting it.


8. Google Sketchup

It is a 3D modelling software that combines a tool-set with an intelligent drawing system. Used to create models using real-world coordinates.


9.Picassa Web Albums beta

This freebie is one of the very few of its own kind. it provides with a ver efficient way of managing your web albums. It has the potential of providing with features like image editing and image tagging besides photo sharing.

10. Google Desktop beta

This software makes searching your computer as easy as searching web with google. Despite being a really cool software i am not very comfortable using it because I dont think I can entrust all m data upon one company.

Monday, September 1, 2008

GOOGLE ADSENSE.......MAKES NO SENSE

While blogging a couple of days ago I saw a message on my dashboard (i.e. my blogger's account) to add Google AdSense on my blog which would display advertisements on my blog and help me "make money". So I thought here is a chance to make some pocket money although I know I do not recieve much traffic on my blog. I had been warned earlier by my well wishers that it would be of no good but still I thought there is no harm in giving it a shot. So I filled up the form and submitted it and this is the reply I got......

Google AdSense

to me
show details 5:48 PM (6 hours ago)
Reply

Hello Gurveen Singh Taneja,

Thank you for your interest in Google AdSense. Unfortunately, after
reviewing your application, we're unable to accept you into Google
AdSense at this time.

We did not approve your application for the reasons listed below.

Issues:

- Page type

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Further detail:

Page type: We're unable to approve your AdSense application at this
time because we feel that your site does not comply with the Google
webmaster quality guidelines. More specifically, we believe that your
site does not add value or provide unique content. For a complete list
of the webmaster guidelines, please visit
http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/bin/answer.py?answer=35769&hl=en_US .

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For a complete list of AdSense criteria, please visit:
https://www.google.com/adsense/policies?hl=en_US
https://www.google.com/adsense/localized-terms?rc=IN&ce=1&hl=en_US

To update and resubmit your application, please visit
https://www.google.com/adsense?hl=en_US and log in at the 'Existing
Customer Login' box using the email address and password you submitted
with your application. Our specialists will review your account for
compliance with our program policies, so please make sure to resolve
all of the issues listed above before resubmitting.

Please contact us at adsense-support@google.com if you have any
questions.

Regards,

The Google AdSense Team
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I mean what the hell!!!!!
I really see no reason why such a rejection has been made when my page rank changed from 0 to 1 just a few das back. I have heard about google penalizing bloggers for the strangest reasons. Just check out the following links.......

Google Penalty For Yahoo Ad?

Paid Review Penalization!!!!!

Now I just feel lucky that I am not being banned after adding a considerable amount in my account unlike others.