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The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) is a marina and a premier yachting and sailing club. The establishment is situated on the island of Langkawi (Kedah), Malaysia.

(Latitude 6o 18.2? N, Longitude 99 o 51.1? E, its main radio service being accessible at VHF Channel 69.)

In 2008, the Christofle Asia Boating Awards — the region’s premier sailing event, which celebrates the efforts of boat builders, marinas, clubs, enthusiasts and other like-minded individuals — crowned The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club with the title of Best Asian Marine / Yacht Club of the Year.

Former Commodore of the RLYC, Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah, has seen it fit to attribute the win to the dedication and hard work of staff, and the loyalty of members and supporters. RLYC Rear Commodore, Tunku Soraya Dakhlah Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah, also adds that the recognition would only increase Langkawi’s reputation and desirability as Asia’s premier sailing destination.

In brief, the award of Best Asian Marine / Yacht Club of the Year looked at and tips its hat to various features of The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club.
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You know that online industry is the craze these days so you decide to start a web hosting business. A substantial start up capital is available for you since you know that just like any other business; web hosting would require a considerable financial investment. You have technical knowledge as well as a background in computer science to be able to address concerns related to running a web hosting business. You are ready and raring to begin your business and start earning those big bucks. If you think that capital out lay and technical knowledge of the business will ensure success, think again! It would take more that that to make it in this kind of industry.

There are several factors to be considered to be successful in this kind of business. For starters, you need to find ways to catch the attention of potential customers. Building a stable clientèle is vital for they are the lifeline of your business. They are the potential source of your earnings. To attract clients, you need to ensure that the design of your website will stand out among other websites. Custom design your site to be different from other websites. Most web sites use generic templates and for sure you will not be noticed if you blend in with the rest. A good first impression is a plus factor to any visitor. A visitor who is not impressed is not likely to be a customer. Provide easy access to your visitors with simple navigation menu. Most surfers are busy people and they would not take the time to understand how to move around your site.

Providing a technical support department is a wise investment. You may provide service to your customers through email, IM or phone as long as questions and concerns are addressed promptly. And while you’re at it, be sure that a human is there to provide 24/7 assistance. Nothing is more frustrating than an impersonal voice recording telling the customer that they will be attended later. Poor service is damaging to the business. Current as well as potential customers will learn about your site’s poor service through forums.

Offering packages, discounts and special offers are sure fire strategies to attract customers. You may want to offer discounts for the purchase of 6 months to 1 year package or reduce the bandwidth price by 50%. This will surely draw customers since it is natural for people to take advantage of special offers and bargains to realize some savings. Offering free templates or software is another way of enticing customers. You may be helping customers on a budget. These customers may also help you promote your web hosting business. Word of mouth is a very powerful form of free advertisement.

To be successful in web hosting business, you may want to join forums where web hosting is discussed. Aside from helping other members address concerns, you can also contribute helpful tips. Success in the web hosting business can be easily achieved by following these simple tips.

Studies show that over 90% of all online users use search engines to find what they are looking for, whether products/services, or just plain old information.

The following twelve points will, I hope, summarize a philosophy, approach and methodology to the SEO question which is both sound and effective, along with giving some helpful insight into the industry itself.

1. Content. Content. Content.
Effective, professional, optimized Copywriting is the single, most important factor in any SEO campaign. Search engines index websites based on the content found on each page of the site. With a thorough understanding of the language and grammatical conventions combined with intensive research, to find and exploit the market focus, one can move a website to the upper echelon of the “SERP’s” (Search Engine Results Page) in a methodical as well as ethical manner.
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