Top 10 Most Visited Websites of 2011

This short list of the most visited websites in the United States so far in 2011 is based on a combination of average daily visitors and total page views over the past 3 months, according to Google Analytics and Alexa. This includes direct traffic and organic traffic from all reputable search engines. If we examine the most visited websites worldwide in 2011, Windows Live and Craigslist get bumped off the list and Baidu (China’s most popular search engine) and QQ (China’s largest internet service portal ) crack the Top-10 list.

#1 | Google

Google has become such a popular search engine that people have coined the phrase “Googling” to describe searching for topics on the Internet. In addition to serving as one of the top search engines, you can get maps and directions to a variety of destinations, read news articles on today’s hot topics and benefit from an excellent online shopping mall where you can compare prices and read customer reviews on products and retailers. Google also has an email system called Gmail that is free.

#2 | Facebook

Facebook, if you’ve been living on another planet for the last half-decade, is a social network created to connect people. First made popular by college and high school students, Facebook is used today by people of all ages. Sign up for a free account and start uploading photos and writing notes. You can also visit other Facebook user pages and get news and insight into a variety of topics. Once you register, you’ll be able to search for old friends and connect online or seek out new friends.

#3 | Yahoo

Yahoo is a multi-faceted resource for Internet users, from the advanced search engine functions to free e-mail. You can easily customize your home page and access local weather, news and events. Yahoo also offers shopping, information on automobiles and real estate. Yahoo offers a question and answer area with a wealth of information. Sign up to ask questions or answer questions and collect points. Old questions and answers are archived for future reference.

#4 | YouTube

Popular with both adults and teens, this site offers a myriad of online videos on just about any topic imaginable. Search by keyword or link to additional related titles from the current video you’re viewing. Sign up for free and upload your own videos or share and bookmark your favorite videos. The community area helps with directions and the ability to find out how to perform different tasks at YouTube. Not sure how to upload your own video? The community is the place to ask.

#5 | Amazon

Amazon is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, WA and the largest online retailer in the United States. They boast nearly three times the internet sales revenue of the runner up, Staples, Inc. They are an online retailer of books, movies, music and games along with electronics, toys, apparel, sports, tools, groceries, general home and garden items, and let’s face it, just about anything else you can think of.

#6 | Wikipedia

The Internet’s largest and most interactive encyclopedia. It comes in several popular languages, including English, French, Italian, Spanish and Chinese. Each day a specific article is featured along with what topics are currently in the news and links to more information to learn more about those topics. Use the handy search feature to locate the topic of your choice. Within each article are additional links to both internal and external sources to expand on the topic at hand.

#7 | Twitter

Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information, making it easy to stay updated on an incredibly wide variety of topics. Whether it’s breaking news, a local traffic jam, a deal at your favorite shop or a funny pick-me-up from a friend, Twitter keeps you informed with what matters most to you today and helps you discover what might matter to you most tomorrow.

#8 | Blogspot

Blogspot is a web blog publishing tool from Google, used for sharing text, photos, videos, thoughts and more with your friends and the world. The blog-publishing service allows private or multi-user blogs with time-stamped entries. It was created by Pyra Labs, which was bought by Google in 2003. Generally, the blogs are hosted by Google at the subdomain Blogspot.com.

#9 | Craigslist

Craigslist is a centralized network of online communities, featuring free online classified advertisements – with sections devoted to jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, gigs, résumés, and discussion forums. Craig Newmark began the service in 1995 as an email distribution list of friends, featuring local events in the San Francisco Bay Area, and now serves over 20 billion page views per month.

#10 | Windows Live (MSN)

Windows live is an online environment to help you get organized, connected and utilize your online time more efficiently. From the portal, you can access your Hotmail account where you’ll be able to receive and send email or check your calendar for events. You can also access Messenger for the ability to instant message with others. You can also connect to online spaces such as SkyDrive, which offers up to 25GB of free online storage space.

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The Top 10 Social Networks of 2011 - Pass in review from 5 Top reviewing websites

#1 - Facebook

Facebook come's in at number 1 all time best social network according to many web sources claiming its hot position, based on web stats & overall popularity worldwide.

#2 - Google Plus

Back this past summer in June Google+ was released to the public by the one and only Google, (search engine extraordinaire) & is yet another new addition to to the social networking frenzy on the web. They get the hot spot of number 2 in most web researchers books today, due to the fact in their first month of launch they acquired 50 million members, which literally trumped that of any social networks growth rate period since initial launch onto the world wide web.

#3 Twitter

Twitter is something of a social networking phenomenon & has made it possible for the average person to share thoughts with the likes of celebrities and many more interesting mega popular people worldwide. Especially those of which have been using the web to build a huge fan base, many of which haven't done previously to joining twitter. The web have evolved for sure in a short period of time literally redirecting traditional pathways for most communicative media platforms.

# 4 Bebo

Bebo has the fourth position in my book, but I truly have no personal knowledge of this social network. I haven't signed up to it but I think what makes it even more capable of surviving with the rest due to the fact that AOL has bought them out, & they've had a great response in the United Kingdom giving the others a run for their money.

#5 Youtube

Who would have known that after some smart connections & a unique system for uploading videos unto a server, that a cool network on the web known as Youtube would become the go to location for making video content spread across the globe, and now in many viral ways. Youtube also by having social features has made the all time best list when it comes to video rendering & and establishing global presence like no other network known to man today. Powerful is an understatement & it's obvious why Google invested a great deal of their capitol into it taking eventual ownership of the company.

#6 hi5

Here's another social network that has made it to the allstar position & into the 2011 social network hall of fame hi5 taking an international presence unlike many other social networks. They were smart in making moves early to establish themselves as a powerful international mufti-language platform allowing for maximized user interaction worldwide.

#7 Linkedin

The #1 professional social network hands down is Linkedin, they easily have made themselves known worldwide as a world class communicative tool for business pro's. Companies use linkedin to scout for potential employees & employees do the same to locate jobs, classmates find on another, and so many other functional usages of Linkedin which also allows for complete verification of each users resume contact info as well.

#8 Friendster

Coming in at number 9 is a social network that even myspace had borrowed some idea's from many years back, but today they still manage to maintain a strong presence and grip in the social networking arena.

# 9 Orkut

Google actually has another social networking web site that even is somewhat a multicultural component of Google, they purchased Orkut from a Brazilian company many years back which is reason for the massive percentage of members from that region, it has a huge presence, but now with Google+ it may prove to be no purpose to it all very soon in 2012.

#10 Myspace

Even though myspace hasn't been on everyone's lips it's still within the Top 10 of major social networks on the web & stands firm as it makes way for the new year to come, myspace has become a totally new social media type network as opposed to the social sharing type, as it had initially started out many years back. They have some catching up to do if their to think of catching either Google+ or the infamous Facebook which almost slaughtered it about 4 years ago.

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Top 5 celebrity bikes in India

Bikes have always been extremely popular with celebrities all across the world. In India the story is no different. Here too, the rich and famous projects a style statement by riding on some of the coolest motorcycles around. In this article we will focus on five such celebrity motorcycles that have caught the attention of fans and haters alike.

1. John Abraham and his Light Foot:

This classic handmade bike was made by Rajputana Customs especially for this Bollywood heartthrob. John Abhraham’s love for bike is well-known. He has many a collections in his garage. But none matches the raw power and beauty of this beast. The design of this RE 500cc single-cylinder bike was inspired by American race bikes of the early 20th century.

2. Arjun Khanna’s 1938 Norton:

Everybody knows Arjun Khanna’s love for fashion. But he is equally passionate about bikes. He owns a vintage 1938 Norton 500cc bike which dates back to the Pre World Wr II era. According to the bike’s owner, he bought the bike because of its history, design, engineering and sheer presence on the roads.

3. Sanjay Dutt and his Harley-Davidson Fat Boy:

Everybody wants to own a Harley Davidson and Sanjay Dutt is no different. He gifted himself a Fat Boy earlier this year. Powered by a 1584cc engine, the Fat Boy is one mean machine on the road. This is the 2nd Fat Boy Sanju baba has bought for himself. The last one he had to sell off because he wasn’t ready to ride on it on the streets of Mumbai.

4. Dhoni’s Yamaha RD350:

It’s not just film stars who have a passion for bikes. Even cricketers share that passion too. Captain Dhoni bought a rebuilt Yamaha RD350 because some cricketer used to ride it to practice. Well, that is what he said to the media.

5. Arjun Khanna’s 1960 M20 BSA:

It’s Arjun Khanna and his love for vintage bikes again. This time it’s his 1960 M20 BSA that has made it to the chart. Khanna took the help of a Parsi gentleman and his mechanic to restore this baby to its original glory.

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Future of Indian Automobiles – The In-Rapido concept

With thousands of new cars being bought every week by the Indian household, the congestion and tragic on the Indian roads is ever increasing, and unless a solution is found, this problem will one day reach breaking point. Finally, all prayers have been answered.   Hopefully by 2016, Indian commuters will no longer have to bear with the long traffic jams, congested roads all the while looking uber stylish and save on fuel costs, thanks to the In-Rapido designed by Indian Designer, Harsha Kogod.
The In-Rapido, or Indian Rapid, is something straight out of a futuristic book or movie, with its stylish and streamlined looks. It runs on fuel cells, the new face of green energy, that are definitely less polluting and also with the ever increasing leaps that technology is taking, are becoming more and more efficient with greater power generation, though that could take some time, but till then there could be a battery powered version. Though many may be reminded of the Renault Twizy, on reading about the In-Rapidos concept, but this definitely leagues ahead. It will be perfect for single car families that are looking for a fast, compact and efficient means of transport without having to worry about the hassles of parking and fuel prices. The style statement only adds to the overall quotient of this vehicle.

Riding an In-Rapido is like riding a motorcycle, albeit a more comfortable one. There are no doors, which help in reducing the parking space required and also give it a more streamlined look. There are cameras in the cockpit, so that the driver has full rear view while parking, night vision for the many Indian roads without lighting, a warning system for collisions, pedestrian detection technologies and an adaptive cruise control. The In-Rapido has clearly been designed with the aim of giving the driver ultimate comfort. It is definitely an Intelligent Vehicle.

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Toyota Fun-Vii Concept Revealed

Under the theme “Fun to Drive, Again”, Toyota will unveil several new production vehicles and concept cars at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show.The Fun-Vii (Fun Vehicle interactive internet) concept heralds Toyota’s vision of a future where people, cars and society are linked.

A Toyota Fun-Vii with its whole body can be used as a display space is shown in Tokyo Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled the futuristic concept car resembling a giant smartphone to demonstrate how Japan's top automaker is trying to take the lead in technology at the upcoming Tokyo auto show. The car works like a personal computer and allows drivers to connect with dealers and others with a tap of a touch-panel door. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

 A model presents Toyota's concept vehicle Fun-Vii at a pre-Tokyo Motor show reception in a showroom in Tokyo November 28, 2011. The whole body of the concept car can be used as a display space, with the body color and display content changeable at will, and allows the vehicle to function as a terminal for displaying messages or other information, the company said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT)

 A model presents Toyota's concept vehicle Fun-Vii at a pre-Tokyo Motor show reception in a showroom in Tokyo November 28, 2011. The whole body of the concept car can be used as a display space, with the body color and display content changeable at will, and allows the vehicle to function as a terminal for displaying messages or other information, the company said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT)

 A presenter explains about Toyota Fun-Vii in Tokyo Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled the futuristic concept car resembling a giant smartphone to demonstrate how Japan's top automaker is trying to take the lead in technology at the upcoming Tokyo auto show, which opens to the public this weekend. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

 A model presents Toyota's concept vehicle Fun-Vii at a pre-Tokyo Motor show reception in a showroom in Tokyo November 28, 2011. The whole body of the concept car can be used as a display space, with the body color and display content changeable at will, and allows the vehicle to function as a terminal for displaying messages or other information, the company said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT)

 Various contents are seen on the varied display space of Toyota's concept vehicle Fun-Vii during its unveiling at a pre-Tokyo Motor show reception in a showroom in Tokyo in this combination photo made on November 28, 2011. The whole body of the concept car can be used as a display space, with the body color and display content changeable at will, and allows the vehicle to function as a terminal for displaying messages or other information, the company said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

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Concept cars at the Japan Auto Show 2011

  

A model poses by Suzuki Motor Corp.'s concept car "Q-Concept" during the press preview of Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. The Tokyo Motor Show opens to the public this weekend.(AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

 Honda Motor Company President Takanobu Ito speaks next to the company's electric Micro Commuter Concept city vehicle during a news conference at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo November 30, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

BMW's i8 Concept car is seen at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo November 30, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd's Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept car is seen on display at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo November 30, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

 

Toyota Boshoku Corp.'s concept vehicle T-Brain is displayed during the press preview of Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. The Tokyo Motor Show opens to the public this weekend. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

A presenter explains about Toyota Fun-Vii in Tokyo Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled the futuristic concept car resembling a giant smartphone to demonstrate how Japan's top automaker is trying to take the lead in technology at the upcoming Tokyo auto show, which opens to the public this weekend. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

A model sits on Suzuki Motor Corp.,'s concept car "Q-Concept" during the press preview of Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. The Tokyo Motor Show opens to the public this weekend. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda, left, shakes hands with Yamaha Motor Cor. President Hiroyuki Yanagi as they unveil next-generation vehicles, the electric commuter bike EC-Miu, right, and the electrically power assisted bicycle PAS WITH, the two companies are jointly developing during a press event in Tokyo Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. A vehicle seen in the background is Toyota's futuristic concept vehicle Fun-Vii. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

 Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito stands near Honda's human-shaped robot "Asimo" at a press conference during the press preview of Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. The Tokyo Motor Show opens to the public this weekend. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

A visitor snaps Daihatsu Motor Co., concept car "FC SHO CASE" on displays during the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

A video cameraman shoots Daihatsu Motor Co., concept car "PICO" on display at the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

 A model poses by Toray's concept Electric Vehicle (EV) "TEEWAVE AR1" at the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

Honda Motor Co. President Takanobu Ito speaks near the company's concept model "RC-E" at the press conference during the press preview of Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. The Tokyo Motor Show opens to the public this weekend. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

CORRECTS TO THE 42ND TOKYO MOTOR SHOW - Nissan Motor Co. President and Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn poses with the company's concept car "PIVO3" during the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

Toyota Boshoku Co.'s concept vehicle T-Brain is displayed at the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

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January, 2012 May See the Launch of the Motorola XT615 in India

The midrange Android based Motorola handset, the Motorola XT615 was launched in China only a few days back. Indian mobile users, especially the fans of Motorola mobiles were eager to know the launch date of this new phone in the Indian market. Going by reports of the website Mobile Indian, it can be stated that the Indians will not need to wait for a long time for getting this phone into their pockets. The company is all set to launch the Motorola XT615 in India by next year January. It is also anticipated that the handset will be priced at Rs. 17,500.
The operating system included in this new Motorola model would be Google’s Androidv2.3 Gingerbread and the users will be greeted with the extremely user friendly Moto Switch UI. The phone will be equipped with a processor of 800MHz. The slim frame (the thickness of the phone’s frame is only 9.8 mm) of the phone gives it an attractive and smart look. However, the screen of the phone is moderately wide; the mobile sports a careen of 4 inches.

Does the Motorola XT615 carry an impressive camera? The answer would surely be ‘yes’. The 8 MP camera of the phone is supported by features like LED flash. There’s also a lanyard hole, which the users can use for attaching their keychains.
We have mentioned earlier that Mobile Indian has suggested that this phone would be available in India against a price of Rs. 17,500; however, this might not be possible because Motorola XT615 is sold in Taiwan against an official price of NTD $10,900, which is approximately Rs. 18,800. There are not many instances, where a phone is made available in India at a price lower than its price in Taiwan. However, if Motorola want to offer steep competition to other contemporaries like Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo-Vs and Samsung Galaxy SLs with this new handset, they should not tag it with a price more than Rs. 17,500.

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