LTE Coverage Test: Which Internet is Best?

Want LTE? Use the LTE coverage test to see if its available where you are

My Experience:

I chose comcast at first, based on the advice of other people from the city, who said it was fast and reliable. I rely on having a good internet connection to make money.


 After a few months of successfully using Comcast, the connection just stops working. This appears to be because of the weather in this area in winter.

I start researching. The best internet service option appeared to be Verizon LTE, which they say is 4g, but I read in my research it is not technically 4g. I did LTE coverage test and my area is not covered.


I stumbled upon Clear looking at options with internet hotspots, as mobile internet would allow me incredible freedom with my work schedule and travel. This appeared to be the next best option, and I signed up for it, still doing the LTE coverage test every once in a while... just to check.


Clear seemed to work very well, very quickly. It couldn't have been any easier to set up. The connection is easy to monitor (besides being able to monitor your 3g usage, because this seemed to be a big convenience. However, after some time of using this service, I anticipate only having to use 3g while traveling, outside of my greater metropolitan area. When you use the 3g, you do have to keep track yourself, but this proved to be not too difficult, you just have to pay attention and add it up as you go, at risk of extra usage charges.

Upon seeing this, I went and did the LTE coverage test again.


Using 3g on the outskirts of a 4g area, it was not strong enough to handle a skype conversation, but 4g appears to handle this just fine most of the time.


Upon seeing this, I went and did the LTE coverage test again.


This morning I went to begin working, and the clear hotspot would not connect. It just said searching. I went and did the LTE coverage test one more time, just in case. I got the comcast modem, which still had service connected, and it would not allow me to connect - there just appeared to be no service. So it had been a few minutes and I had turned off the clear hotspot. i turned it on again and it started up just fine. Clear wins again. And I wasn't late for work.


Then I went and did the LTE coverage test again for my city. No dice.

The final verdict:

Clear Wimax Hotspot:
Nowness: *****
Connectivity: ****
Speed: ***

Comcast cable:
Nowness: ****
Connectivity: ***
Speed: ***

Verizon LTE:
Nowness:
Connectivity: ?
Speed: ?

Learn about alleged speeds and do the LTE coverage test here.

Social Networks are the New Everything

It's official - the strength of your social network presence will help your website's ranking in search engines. By now you can't turn on a tv or radio, or drive down the street without hearing or seeing something about social networks. This video proves their importance once more. Google Webmaster help (namely Matt Cutts) shows in this video how Google is now officially considering the strength of your social network presence when weighing your website's ranking.

Free Banner Maker - Make Your Mark!

Free Banner Maker

Free banner maker - should you use one? Why not? What's in it for them? And where can you find one?

• Aleo Soft  
• Ad Sketch 
• Ad Break 
• Design Your Ad 
• 123 Free Banner Maker 
• Live Free Banner Maker 
• Cool Text Free Banner Maker
• Ad Builder
• Ad Creator 
• ABC Ad Maker

Graphic ads are essential in online marketing. With an effective offer and a short statement of the real value of your product, you can grab your visitors attention, and bring converting traffic to your website.

Colors are key to grabbing attention. Start with a light color, and use a darker color to highlight the important parts of your ad (this goes for overall website design as well). 

The colors of your ad also make a statement about your website. Blue usually says 'professional'. Bright colors usually mean the site is for a young audience.  Earthy tones can be used to give an 'organic' feel to the website. Too bright of colors can make people bounce off your pages (or ignore your free banner maker ad) altogether.

A free banner maker may put some sort of water mark or ad in the image that you design to promote your site, depending on the free banner maker.

Is it worth it to use a free banner maker?
Is it worth the money NOT to use a free banner maker? Only if you are sure that you have selected the right people to design your ad, and you are sure that the money will bring you a return on your investment. If you are more of a hobbyist webmaster, or a do it yourselfer, you will definitely want to go with a free banner maker.

Promoting a website without any graphic ads is like promoting a band with no band poster. It just doesn't work very well. People respond to images. But in this day and age, haven't most people learned to ignore banners? So do you really want to spend a ton of money on having banners made?

I thought not.

Social Networks and Marketing Basics

Record Skype Calls

There are many programs you can use to record Skype calls. See the list below for the best programs.

Programs are listed first that have the highest user ratings.

1. Call Graph Call Recorder (free for personal use)
2. Pamela Call Recorder
3. Ecamm Call Recorder
4. VOIP Call Recorder

Skype Headsets

With skype, you can take your business, and your contacts, anywhere you go. While you're there, make your calls in style and comfort - with the highest possible call quality.

What type of headset are you looking for?

Bluetooth Headsets	Wireless Headsets
USB Headsets	Noise Canceling Headsets

Skype: Free Calls, High Value

Make free calls using your internet connection:

1. Download Skype (free)
2. Get a headset (or mic and headphones)
3. Start making free calls!
   

Skype also carries unlimited plans for calling landlines and mobiles, receiving voicemails, and even text messages. Find out more!

Benefits of Skype

• Make audio/video calls at no charge (with skype-to-skype calls)
• Record your skype calls
• Voicemail included with any subscription
• Get an online number - receive calls from mobiles and landlines

Why Skype?

Skype is the only way to take your business and contacts with you wherever you go. It is very easy to get started. You could be making video calls to your loved ones within minutes. Sure, there are other programs out there to allow VOIP calls, or using the internet to make phone calls. But can you use it from any internet connection around the world? Can you record the calls? Are calls virtually free (as with Skype subscription or use of skype-to-skype calls)?

Can you choose which country and area code you want for your own personal online number? (Click here to get your unique SkypeIn number)

Also with Skype, caller ID and voicemail are standard with even the smallest subscription (get it now as low at $2.99/month: Unlimited Calls to Landlines

Get Skype now,and see why so many people are making their calls online.

Get an Unlimited World calling subscription from Skype from $9.95/month.