Archive for May, 2009

As just about everyone knows, YouTube is one of the most popular websites on the Internet. Although there can only be one YouTube, this doesn’t mean that there isn’t plenty of space for similar video sharing websites. As more and more people gain access to faster Internet connections, the popularity of online video will continue to grow. Therefore, if you have an idea for your own video sharing website, there has never been a better time than now to get it up and running.

One of the best things about launching a video sharing website is that you can do so without spending a lot of time on the technical side of things. Thanks to all of the free YouTube clone scripts that are available, you can have your own video sharing website up in a short amount of time, and then spend the majority of your time focusing on more important tasks, such as marketing and attracting visitors.

To get you started in the right direction, I’ve gone through a huge list of the free YouTube clone scripts that are available, and narrowed that list down to what I feel are the top five options:

1) ClipBucket: The reason that ClipBucket is at the top of the list is because it is absolutely packed with features. Although I could spend all day talking about the features this script offers, some of the features that really stood out to me are its SEO friendly URLs, the built-in social networking features, its easy to customize CSS and its flashuploader interface. Best of all, the ClipBucket creator and community are quite active, so new items such as tutorials and plugins are released on a regular basis.

2) PHPmotion: The main feature that landed PHPmotion at the number two spot on this list is its full support for MP3 audio (and the fact that this option can also be disabled). Additionally, the sheer popularity of this script provided a persuasive reason for putting it at number two (this free script has already been downloaded by over one hundred thousand people).

3) VidiScript: If you are looking to aggressively monetize your video sharing website, this may be the script for you. The reason that I say this is becauseVidiScript gives you the opportunity to sell pre-roll and post-roll ads, which can be a really effective way to increase the income that your video sharing website generates.

4) Video Site Builder: This free script is all about creating niche video sharing websites that will generate traffic from search engines. If you are planning on launching a group of smaller video sharing websites, this is probably the script that you will want to seriously consider using for your group of projects.

5) Seyret Video: If you are using or want to use Joomla in conjunction with your video sharing website, this free Joomla extension makes it very easy for you to do that. Simply download this extension and add it to your Joomla installation, and you will be able to get your own video sharing setup in a short amount of time. Best of all, both Joomla and this extension are absolutely free!

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As a webmaster, the majority of your day is spent in front of a computer. Although there is no substitute for a twenty-four or thirty inch monitor (or even better, multiple monitors), there are times when you simply can’t be in front of your desktop. However, as every webmaster knows, just because you aren’t in front of your desktop doesn’t mean that issues won’t arise that require your immediate attention.

To ensure that you can always take care of any issues or problems that may arise with your web sites (regardless of where you are), we have compiled a list of the top five netbooks for webmasters. Netbooks are ultra-portable laptops, which means that you can literally take them with you anywhere that you go.

1. Dell Inspiron Mini 9n: While Dell isn’t known for making exciting products that push the envelope, there is good reason that the Inspiron Mini 9n is at the top of our list. Available for as little as $279, this nine inch netbook is not only incredibly easy to take with you, but it also has enough power to help you keep an eye on your web sites. While you aren’t going to want to run an application like Photoshop on this netbook, you will have no problem getting online, sending emails or accessing the admin areas of your web sites.
2. HP Mini 1000: Thanks to its reasonable price point (as low as $299) and great keyboard, the Mini 1000 found its way to the number two spot on our list. With the increased speed that is given to it by the Intel Atom processor, you won’t have to worry about sacrificing speed for its compact size. And if you find that a lot of your webmaster duties involve typing, you will be very thankful for its keyboard (which is larger than most of the keyboards found on other netbooks).
3. Asus N10J: While the N10J is going to cost you at least twice what the first two netbooks on our list will, if you need an ultra-portable device with some serious power, this is the netbook for you. Although getting online and sending emails may be all some webmasters need to do, if you have to use programs that are more resource intensive, you will be happy that you invested in a device that can handle your expanded needs with ease.
4. HP Mini 2140: An upgraded version of the second netbook on our list, this is once again a great choice for the webmaster who needs some additional power to complete their required duties on the go.
5. Sony Vaio TT: This netbook would probably be number one on the list if we were going by performance and range of features alone. However, since not every webmaster wants to spend a huge chunk of money on a portable device like a netbook, we felt it was best to put this in the number five spot (because leaving it off the list because of its price would have been unfair). So, if price isn’t an issue and you are looking for a fully featured netbook (including a Blu-ray drive), then this is probably the ultra portable webmaster solution for you.

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