If you are running a WordPress blog monetized with Google Adsense, you have probably looked for a way to hide Adsense ads from certain posts. You will be surprised how easily you can achieve this. Google Adsense is a great program for publishers to monetize their blogs. It is a great way of funding your […]
Tag Archives: Blogging
Notepad++ – A Great Open Source Code Editor
Ok. I have to apologize about this one. I just noticed today that I have never written about an excellent open source program I have been using even before I started this blog! Notepad++ is my choice source code editor anytime I am working on HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript etc. Notepad++ is a free open […]
Quick Tip: Add your Twitter Favorites to Google Reader
I use Twitter pretty much every day now and it’s probably no news for those of who follow me on Twitter. Although I rely on my Google Reader feeds to stay informed and get creative with blogging, Twitter is more and more becoming my source for good information for this blog. Plus, I use Twitter […]
Montastic Gets HTTPS Support
Anyone running a website hates to learn that his/her site had been down from a reader or a business contact or a friend. You should be the first one to know that your website went down. There are plenty of website monitoring services out there. We are gonna look at a simple yet effective website […]
iPhone 3G S Launch day and Top iPhone Resource
Yes, another iPhone 3G S post in your feed reader today. But, before you move on to the next feed I want to tell you that this is not all about iPhone 3G S. It’s no secret today is the iPhone 3G S launch day! We are getting blitzed by the media with news about […]
Google Analytics Gets API + Polaris Adobe Air Desktop App
The Data Export API will allow developers to extend Google Analytics in new and creative ways. We can now look out for developers to integrate Google Analytics data into existing products or create new products.
How to Block Unwanted Links in Your Google Sitelinks?
Recently, I came across news on how Google is testing out new one-line Google Sitelinks for some sites. Google Sitelinks are The links shown below some sites in our search results, called sitelinks, are meant to help users navigate your site. Our systems analyze the link structure of your site to find shortcuts that will […]
Google Reader Goes Social with Comments
Now, you can leave a comment in your friend’s shared item by clicking on the ‘Add a Comment’ button. And a little speech bubble appears on the friend’s shared item indicating that there is a comment on the post.
How to Integrate Twitter into WordPress Comments?
Twitter has become a part of my life now. It has transformed from a plain old ‘what am I doing?’ status updates to my hub of everyday activities. Sort of my personal portal to the Internet, if you will. I use Twitter to network with fellow bloggers find up-to-date information on breaking news to follow […]
Change – The Only Permanent Thing in Life
ShanKrila has gotten a re-design and the new look is live on the blog now! I had used a highly customized Saur WordPress 3-column theme for a long time. I loved it and had a green/orange/white color theme going on representing the Indian flag. As much as I loved it, the theme had gotten too […]
Let’s Welcome WordPress 2.7 Coltrane
After much anticipation, WordPress 2.7 dubbed Coltrane has been released today and is available for download. There are a ton of new features available in WordPress 2.7. That means some of us geeks are going to jump up and down with excitement to be a part of this great Open Source community that isn’t afraid […]
MAMD’s Mega Contest – A Blogger’s Jackpot
I have been a long time reader of Me and My Drum (MAMD) and Mark Sierra contributes here regularly in the comments as well. MAMD has changed foces from technology a while back to making money through blogging. And Mark is doing an excellent job at that as well. In fact, he is holding this […]
ShanKri-la Accepted into 9rules Network
9rules is an exclusive directory of blogs that is run by Paul Scrivens, Mike Rundle & Tyme White. They hand pick the blogs that are featured with the only measure being the best quality content in any area of blogging. From 9rules themselves, 9rules is a place where members and readers can connect, build relationships, […]
RevResponse – The AdSense Alternative You Were Looking For?
I have been using Google Adsense here for a while. It sure consistently pays and covers my hosting costs and some more but it’s probably not the best monetizing option for a technology blog. So, I continuously experiment with different ad options here to find the right balance that offers my readers something interesting to […]
Fortune Cooking Contest – Win a Jewel Set Or $20 Amazon GC
I’ve had a couple of contests here last year but this is the first contest I am sponsoring. My wife Shriya & her friend Nithu are running their first ever contest in SpicyTasty.com – Fortune Cooking Contest! What’s Fortune Cooking? Fortune Cooking Contest!! Most of us having varying degree of affinity to zodiac signs. The […]
