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Importance of Ethical Link Development
There are many webmasters that will accept any inbound link in the erroneous belief that it will improve their search engine results and traffic stats. And there are link building companies that service webmasters who are more than happy to take advantage of their “link envy” by using shady or spam like tactics to build those links for them.
Ethical link development is the practice of only seeking out quality long term inbound links in a manner that is beneficial to the website in question and stays within the rules and guidelines set forth by each of the search engines.
Blindly hiring just any company to build links for your website is asking for trouble. Many of the so called link building services out there use a one or more of a combination of actions that can get your site penalized or banned by the search engines.
Practices such as buying links in bulk and reselling them, automated programs that blindly submit your link to thousands of sites with no page rank or who themselves have been banned from the search engines and the practice of submitting to link farms despite its well known negative effects on your search engine rankings.
Any of these practices can be considered spam by the search engines and your websites ranking will dramatically go down even though you are seeing more inbound links.
A truly quality website that prides itself on terrific content should be looking for quality links that can withstand the test of time. In the race for high search engine rankings an important thing to consider in your link building efforts is that quality beats quantity.
Any website should be looking for links that are trusted by the search engines to help organically grow your inbound traffic and search engine rankings over the long term. Manually building links takes time and effort and it is often hard to stay focused especially when there are so many “shortcuts” out there that can supposedly automate the process.
Add to this the fact that it sometimes takes weeks for your inbound links to show any results and it is often easier just to give up.
Outsourcing is definitely an option. If link building isnt your strong point as a webmaster then hiring an outside link building service can serve you well if you make sure that they do not engage in any of the negative techniques mentioned above.
Be sure that they are manually pursuing inbound links on your behalf in a manner that is consistent with the rules and guidelines set forth by the search engines and that they are building only quality links with a long term positive effect in mind.
Make sure whether you do it yourself or hire an outside company that you set realistic goals early on in your link building campaign and be discriminating when it comes to where you want your inbound links to come from.
Caring For Your Action Camera
Modern HD action cameras are designed to withstand some of the most extreme environments on earth, from dirt and dust to snow and water. However, despite their capabilities action cameras are not invincible and will require a degree of manual care and consideration in order to maximise their lifespan.
The vast majority of camera care comes down to simple common sense, from things as basic as dont take it under water without a case on to keep it clean. Much of the following advice may sound obvious, but it should not be overlooked.
Protect your camera from the elements
An action cameras job is to capture footage in situations that a standard video camera would not cope with. Be it tearing though the Sahara at 100mph, snowboarding in a blizzard or cycling through three feet of mud, there will be an action camera up to the job. However, such hostile environments bring with them a number of harmful elements.
Water – too much exposure to water can be extremely harmful to certain cameras, but apply the appropriate casing and water and video can become a match made in heaven. From watersports themselves, to cycling in heavy rain, its essential to apply a waterproof case to your camera. GoPro HD users may wish to use the GoPro HD Waterproof Housing and Drift owners could use the Drift Waterproof Case. So if you are planning on getting wet, be sure to invest in a suitable means of water protection for your action camera.
Shock – action by name and action by nature, action cameras would not be action cameras if they werent subject to a degree of physical strain. While a camera mounted in the relative safety of a car will not require protection, an action camera mounted on the handlebars of a MotoX bike will be subject to regular batterings. To protect an action camera from severe impact, invest in purpose built protective casing designed to take the punishment of off-road racing. GoPro users should look no further than the GoPro Race Case.
Dirt and dust – many extreme sports, such as mountain biking will carry a degree of exposure to dirt or dust which can cause damage to a cameras lens. If partaking in a particularly dirty sport, apply the same principles as above by using a protective case where necessary.
Keep it clean
When you have finished using your action camera take time to clean it, paying particular attention to the casing and the lens. First, carefully remove any shards of rock or sand that could scratch the lens. Then using a damp lens cloth remove any other dirt from the area. To clean the casing, carefully work a damp cloth across the body until all grime is removed.
Even if your camera isnt caked in mud, it still pays to wash it with clean water as salt water or dust sitting on the camera can cause damage over time. Also be sure to regularly clean any casing or holdalls that could contain dirt, dust or rocks.
Use a suitable mount
Be sure to use a mount that has been designed for the task at hand. For example, if going surfing, be sure to invest in a specific surf mount that will keep your camera fixed securely to your board. If you dont then you may find your camera at the bottom of the ocean. Likewise, if attaching a camera to the bars of a Superbike, use a mount that will withstand wind impact at high speeds.
Also, be sure to invest in mounts that are designed for your brand of action camera. For example, if using GoPro HD, use purpose built GoPro mounts rather than that of another brand.
Modern action cameras, such as the GoPro HD, Drift HD or Bullet HD are all designed to withstand the strains associated with action sports, but it doesnt hurt to apply an extra level of protection. Take good care of your action camera and you could still be using it in many, many years to come.
Caring For Your Action Camera
Modern HD action cameras are designed to withstand some of the most extreme environments on earth, from dirt and dust to snow and water. However, despite their capabilities action cameras are not invincible and will require a degree of manual care and consideration in order to maximise their lifespan.
The vast majority of camera care comes down to simple common sense, from things as basic as dont take it under water without a case on to keep it clean. Much of the following advice may sound obvious, but it should not be overlooked.
Protect your camera from the elements
An action cameras job is to capture footage in situations that a standard video camera would not cope with. Be it tearing though the Sahara at 100mph, snowboarding in a blizzard or cycling through three feet of mud, there will be an action camera up to the job. However, such hostile environments bring with them a number of harmful elements.
Water – too much exposure to water can be extremely harmful to certain cameras, but apply the appropriate casing and water and video can become a match made in heaven. From watersports themselves, to cycling in heavy rain, its essential to apply a waterproof case to your camera. GoPro HD users may wish to use the GoPro HD Waterproof Housing and Drift owners could use the Drift Waterproof Case. So if you are planning on getting wet, be sure to invest in a suitable means of water protection for your action camera.
Shock – action by name and action by nature, action cameras would not be action cameras if they werent subject to a degree of physical strain. While a camera mounted in the relative safety of a car will not require protection, an action camera mounted on the handlebars of a MotoX bike will be subject to regular batterings. To protect an action camera from severe impact, invest in purpose built protective casing designed to take the punishment of off-road racing. GoPro users should look no further than the GoPro Race Case.
Dirt and dust – many extreme sports, such as mountain biking will carry a degree of exposure to dirt or dust which can cause damage to a cameras lens. If partaking in a particularly dirty sport, apply the same principles as above by using a protective case where necessary.
Keep it clean
When you have finished using your action camera take time to clean it, paying particular attention to the casing and the lens. First, carefully remove any shards of rock or sand that could scratch the lens. Then using a damp lens cloth remove any other dirt from the area. To clean the casing, carefully work a damp cloth across the body until all grime is removed.
Even if your camera isnt caked in mud, it still pays to wash it with clean water as salt water or dust sitting on the camera can cause damage over time. Also be sure to regularly clean any casing or holdalls that could contain dirt, dust or rocks.
Use a suitable mount
Be sure to use a mount that has been designed for the task at hand. For example, if going surfing, be sure to invest in a specific surf mount that will keep your camera fixed securely to your board. If you dont then you may find your camera at the bottom of the ocean. Likewise, if attaching a camera to the bars of a Superbike, use a mount that will withstand wind impact at high speeds.
Also, be sure to invest in mounts that are designed for your brand of action camera. For example, if using GoPro HD, use purpose built GoPro mounts rather than that of another brand.
Modern action cameras, such as the GoPro HD, Drift HD or Bullet HD are all designed to withstand the strains associated with action sports, but it doesnt hurt to apply an extra level of protection. Take good care of your action camera and you could still be using it in many, many years to come.