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Listing of The Top 10 Australian Technology Blogs

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Today I was looking to put together a listing of the Top Ten technology websites in Australia, but I ended up researching much more than I should and so got more than 10 for you. I went surfing ( the internet off course) and top websites that know what ranks in Australia like Alexa.com , Googletrends.com, and similarweb.com and a few others

Data from – Best Tech Ranking Websites 2017 to 2020

There was an interesting mix on top go to websites by Australians – I was surprised at finding vic.gov.au the government website ranking at #43 on alexa, not so surprised at livejasmin.com #35 and pornhub.com #24 rankings. I really don’t know how diply.com was on that top list.

How alexa.com ranks websites

Alexa ranks websites based on a combined measure of page views and unique site users, and creates a list of most popular websites based on this ranking time-averaged over three-month periods. Only the site’s highest-level domain is recorded, aggregating any subdomains.

Here is what similarweb found for the top news and media websites in Australia.

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Similarweb collects data like which website gets how much traffic from which country comes to a website and more similar data, so they got a pulse and where people are going on the internet.

What similar webs gave me on technology niche

Well similarweb did not have a technology category, so I browsed computers and electronics and got office.com, apple.com and xero.com – so I browsed onto their other category internet and telecom and got facebook.com and google.com.au with top ranks.

Not satisfied I surfed onto Arts and entertainment category and got websites like “Netflix.com” “youtube.com” and imdb.com as top ranking websites in Australia.

I, just did not rely on google.com , but also looked into popularity on Facebook.com where people spend a lot of time browsing content nowadays and has its own popularity ranking within the facebook world.

You’d be surprised to know – Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has overtaken Shakira to become the most followed person on Facebook according to BBC. The 30-year-old star now has 107,096,356 likes compared to 107,087,100 for the Colombian singer.

Some top tech pages on facebook

There is not much information on top ranking Facebook pages in technology, but if we look at news and media in Australia , these websites (sbs, abc and 7news) are definitely doing well with a large fanbase on facebook. Nine.com.au and yahoo7 is also doing well with their fanbases on facebook.

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According to roymorgan.com.au – Three million Australians (14+) visited one or more of these Top 10 tech-focused websites in an average four weeks in the year to March 2016—up 34% since the year to March 2013.

So I collected all the information from these top ranking categories from these different websites and came up with these top ranking technology websites and came up with my own little refined algorithm for “Top Tech Websites in Australia for 2017” and here it is listed below.

The data is collected from these freely available top data collecting websites (alexa,similarweb etc) , including social media platforms facebook.com and more and web search engines including bing.com and yahoo.com apart from google.com.au.

The top 10 Best Technology  Blogs for Australia

Gizmodo Australia – Official Site

https://www.gizmodo.com.au

Technology and consumer electronics news, reviews and deals. Gizmodo covers computers, software, mobile phones, TVs, MP3 players, games, vehicles and peripherals

reddit website

Reddit.com – Official Site

https://www.reddit.com

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Lifehacker Australia – Official Site

https://www.lifehacker.com.au/

If you want  to get the most out of technology and work smarter then Lifehacker Australia’s productivity tips, downloads, shortcuts and website recommendations will help you with it.

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Netflix.com.au – Official Site

https://www.netflix.com/au/

This mainly  tv series  streaming website  has a Flat monthly fee streaming TV and movies service at an affordable price and has managed  to take a huge chunk from foxtel’s monopoly.

ebay.com.au

Ebay.com.au – Official Site

http://www.ebay.com.au/

Ebay is one of the biggest online buy and sell websites  that started with suction style listings and now  has big commercial companies regularly selling on their platform as well.

imgur

imgur.com – Official Site

http://imgur.com/

Imgur is the Internet’s visual storytelling community .Its a viral website that has interesting content mostly in pictures.

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CNET.COM – Official Site

http://www.cnet.com/

Among top few technology sites, this one is the best tech news website to get the info about gadgets, technology, reviews on smartphones, tech videos and information covering latest topics like smart home devices and electronic accessories.

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Ladbible.com – Official Site

http://www.ladbible.com/

Ladbible is the home of entertainment, viral video, trending content and the latest news. They are the biggest community in the world for a generation of social media viral content.

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THENEXTWEB.COM – Official Site

https://thenextweb.com

The NextWeb founded in 2006 is now the world’s largest online publisher that delivers latest information for internet technology, gadgets , new devices & info related to tech companies.  They do a great job on promoting their content on social media platforms like Facebook in a viral news kind of way.

slashdot

Slashdot.org – Official Site

https://slashdot.org/

Its  News for nerds, stuff that matters. Timely news source for technology related news with a heavy slant towards Linux and Open Source

gumtree

Gumtree Australia – Official Site

https://www.gumtree.com.au/

Gumtree is the #1 classifieds site in the UK,Australia, South Africa, and Singapore.

buzzfeed

Buzzfeed – Official Site

https://www.buzzfeed.com/

BuzzFeed is a buzzing independent digital media company delivering news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people around the world in a social and viral environment kind of way.

mashable.com.au

MASHABLE.COM

http://www.mashable.com/

Mashable.com, founded in 2005 by Pete cashmoore covers topics related to latest technology, gadget reviews, social media tips. They also cover new startups related to technology and innovation.

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ARSTECHNICA.COM

http://www.arstechnica.com/

Arstechnica, founded in 1998, one of the oldest tech news magazine. It has been regarded as a trusted source for latest scientific advancements, tech policy analysis, hardware performance analysis, game reviews. They also created ars in 2001, it’s first type of IT publication covering gaming and tech related news.

2017 – Quantcast MOZ and Wikipedia Rankings

While this listing above is one of the top listing I have compiled for top technology blogs in Australia, there are still many more websites with many more rankings in similar or related niches. I was not so much surprised to see linked.in and wordpress.org ranking at no .5 and no.6 at the https://moz.com/top500 ranking list.

Another top listing website like Quantcast.com listed amazon.com and Wikipedia.org at no#4 and no#5 for world listing which confirms their popularity online. This website surprisingly gave buzzfeed.com and wikia.com as top popular websites for Australia.

Wikipedia.org has its own list amalgamated from similarweb and alexa, among the usual suspects for top world websites, I noticed Chinese websites like “baidu.com” – (the equivalent to the Chinese Google search engine), qq.com (tencent) , and Aliexpress.com as popular Chinese websites in world listing.

Start- ups on the Australian scene

Start-ups haven’t been doing too bad as well on the Australian scene, here are some start-ups with promise with some already having proved themselves.

Top startup tech companies in Australia

1. Atlassian

2. Xero

3. Envato

4. Campaign Monitor

5. Canva

Deloitte Australia has its own listing of top start-ups in Australia that are growing at a rapid pace.

You can also find out more about Australian online surfing habits reading this article on abc about top visited websites by Australians.

I started out with the top 10 tech blogs but ended up listing much more than that (currently at 14), if you have any more websites worthy of adding to this list, do  get in touch with  me at my blog over here.

4 Ways to Increase Leads from Your Wedding Directory Listing

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Imagine a bride-to-be who’s planning her wedding. Where does she go to find the suppliers she needs? Online.

But, with so many pages filled with vendors and reviews, she’s eager to find everything in one place. So, an organized, top-quality and trustworthy business web directory listing is the perfect solution.

Now, if you own a business which offers wedding related products or services, you can attract prospects by using online web directories. So, if you’re wondering how to increase leads, here are 4 ways suggested by Brides Central to improve your lead generation results.

Keyword Research

Keyword research is important to help your prospects easily find you online. The keywords which you use should reflect your business’ main activity, the region you cater to and the style of wedding which you can provide. For example, when online users search for best wedding venues in Australia, by using these keywords, you’ll attract leads.

So, including keywords in your wedding directory listing, especially in the title will increase your business’ chances of being found by your target market.

Examine the Directory’s Market

Any directory has an established target market. And, wedding directories have specific couples which they’re trying to attract, depending on location, budget, or style. So, when you create the content for your business’ directory listing consider your wedding target market.

If you want to attract high-end brides, offer luxurious services and products. Also, in case you can upload images consider high-quality and relevant photos for a luxurious wedding. Videos of previous weddings which your business has organized are great testimonials to showcase the quality of your services.

Choosing a Premium or Free Listing

Although web directories offer a premium listing including various benefits compared to the free version, it doesn’t guarantee real results.

Some of the benefits which you’re promised to receive include an ad on the homepage of the web directory, a feature on the directory’s blog or referrals on the directory’s Instagram or Facebook pages.

But, if your business is mentioned on the directory’s blog which is cluttered by ads about your competition, you won’t enjoy any benefits from lead generation. So, before choosing to pay for the premium package ask for the directory’s statistics.

Choosing the Proper Category

Wedding directories include various categories for suppliers. Usually, it depends on the type of service and location. And, you’re often restricted to list your business only under a single category. So, it comes down to making the right choice.

However, what if you offer services nationwide? Or, what if you can offer your services in two separate regions? Or, what should you choose when you offer both catering and flowers for weddings?

In this case, you should focus on creating a high-quality listing depending on your business’ strongest service and you can re-direct clients towards the additional services which you offer. It’s a matter of wedding marketing.

Final Thoughts

Wedding directories are highly useful to improve your business’ online presence and increase your business’ leads.

However, before you list your business you should analyze the online web directory’s target market, choose the right category for your business and include the right keywords throughout your content, and make sure that the Premium package is worth being paid for.

After taking these steps, you’ll enjoy a significant increase in your leads from your wedding directory listing.

The Lag List – A Guide to Fixing Poor Online Gaming Speeds

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The last thing you want when you’re at a crucial point in your game is for it to lag, especially when you’re playing against friends and your sudden lapse in connection costs you your life. Even worse is if you’re part of a team and all of a sudden you’re getting blamed and kicked out because your character stood there like an idiot in the line of fire while you shouted at your computer to reconnect. Luckily, there are some solutions to fixing poor online gaming speeds.

Upgrade Your Speed

This is an obvious one, but if you’re able to upgrade your connection speed than it is wise to do so. Speeds of 20Mps are sufficient for most online games, but the problem is that in most households there are several devices running simultaneously that are draining your internet connection. So, either move into your own apartment or seek a faster wireless internet connection.

Test Your Speed

Before you set about fixing any problem it’s always a good idea to identify the issue. Testing your connection speed will help you identify if it’s the connection that is the issue or your computer or gaming console. If you are a PC gamer then sometimes there can be congestion issues with your computer, or there might just be a need to upgrade an older model in order to meet modern gaming requirements. Whatever it is, you need to know where you’re at before you can move forward with solving the problem.

Ping It

Performing a Ping Test – the measure of how long it takes to get a signal to your nearest location and back will tell you what you are dealing with. There are also online tools available for testing your internet speed that will help give you a relatively accurate reading. The ping time can depend on a lot of factors, including your location and the infrastructure around you. 

Hit Reset

Another simple measure you can take is resetting your router. Although this is quite simple, there is a reason why routers come with easily identifiable quick reset buttons – because they work and they are often needed. So, if you haven’t yet hit reset, give it a go. It may just work wonders. It’s the modern equivalent of taking your Nintendo game cassette out and giving it a blow. People do it because it works. 

Find Solitude

Another quick solution is to close all unnecessary programs and stop other people in your household from using the internet if you can. If you are streamed music while gaming and your sibling or roommate are watching Netflix in the other room, then you are very likely to have a slow connection. Find some solitude to commence your gaming session and switch everything else off. That way all the connectivity you do have will be focused on your game and things should run a lot smoother.

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Slow internet can range from annoying to hugely detrimental to your day to day tasks, and so being able to diagnose why you’re experiencing a dip in speed is hugely beneficial. Remember, there are almost always options available for those hoping to boost their internet speeds, it may just take some changes and alterations. Good luck!

Paid invoices make the world go around

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Late payments are the bane of a business owner’s life. They limit cash flow and prevent you from paying your own bills. In the aftermath, suppliers feel disgruntled, your stock runs low, and perhaps you can’t pay your employees. Whatever the effects, it’s safe to say, they’re not pretty. Unfortunately, this is something that typical business insurance policies don’t cover.

So how do you deal with late paying customers and clients? We’re glad you asked because there are a few simple measures you can take to protect you and your business.

Discuss terms upfront

Before you provide a service or a product, make sure that your customer or client understands the payment terms. Some business clients assume that they have 30-days to make payment while others may even assume they have three months. Be sure to clearly outline how soon they must pay so they can budget accordingly.

Ask for 50% deposits

Some service providers ask that their clients make a deposit of up to 50% of the full payment before they carry out any work. This 50% should ensure that your own expenses are covered and allows you to pay your employees or suppliers on time. Not all clients or customers will agree to this, so again, be upfront and honest about your plans.

Make late payments fees part of your terms

Late payment fees are a great way to discourage clients from taking advantage of the line of credit you extended. Once this is clearly outlined in your original payment terms, then they can have no complaints when you charge them extra for being late. Ideally, you’ll never have to charge them as this is more of a deterrent than anything else.

Offer discounts for upfront payments

A 5% discount for full payment upfront is a nice benefit that many of your customers and clients will jump at. While you may make a bit less on the deal, the security of having that payment upfront is well worth the cost. Just ensure that the discount doesn’t mean you lose money on the deal. No need to be too generous!

Consider a short-term loan

If all of your measures to limit or prevent late payments have failed, then you may find yourself in a position where cash flow is low and paying your own bills or employees’ wages is a struggle. In this case, a short-term loan could be the solution. Even if your credit score has taken a beating due to matters outside your control, a short-term lender will still be able to help you. While it’s not an ideal scenario, it does provide you with a safety net of sorts should your clients fail to make payment on time.

Don’t offer credit

This is the toughest one of all but the most effective. If you set a policy that all services and products must be paid for upfront, then you’ll never have a problem with late payments. You may feel like this isn’t possible, but it’s your business, and you can set your own terms. If you are providing high-quality service that guarantees satisfaction, then your clients and customers won’t think twice about paying upfront.

Unfortunately, late payments are part and parcel of business life. Dealing with them could be the difference between staying afloat and shutting up shop. So take a moment to consider the tips outlined above before agreeing to providing a service without upfront payment.

Top Activities You Can Enjoy in Sydney in Spring Season

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The beautiful city of Sydney is one of the most well-known tourist spots. The amazing landscape and architectural sites provide scenic views throughout the year. However, spring season is considered as the most suitable time to visit the city.

Visiting the city at this time of the year allows you to escape extreme temperatures of Australia. The season runs from September to November and provides you the opportunities to enjoy a variety of activities.

During spring season, the temperature generally varies from 13 °C to 22 °C. Moreover, there isn’t much rain during this time of the year. Therefore, you can make the most of your trip. Here are some activities you can experience on your visit to the city.

Visit Royal Botanic Garden:

Royal Botanic Garden is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Australia. With a large collection of plants and flowers, the park offers amazing views to visitors. Here, you’ll find some rare plants and flowers that grow only during the spring season. The entry in the park is free and you can take a walk on the long trails. However, you can also book a guided tour if you want to know more about the garden. It is one of the best gardens in Sydney that is a must visit place for everyone who intends to visit the city.

Whale Watching:

Whale watching in Sydney, Australia is considered as one of the top tourist activities. Various cruise trips are offered around Sydney that facilitates tourists to visit the areas where whales are in abundance. You can watch them in their natural habitat. The trips are usually offered in Spring season and tourists as well as locals can book a tour to watch whales closely. It is an amazing experience that you’ll never forget.

Cruise Tour:

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Another popular activity in spring season is to visit Sydney Harbour. You can take a walk on the Sydney Harbour Bridge to admire the city. Cruise trips are also offered throughout the year to discover beaches and visit clear sea. The cruise tour leaves a long-lasting impression on visitors and makes their trip worthwhile.

Sydney Princess Cruises (SPC) is a well-known name in tourism industry of Sydney. Tourists can book a tour with them to enjoy views of clear waters around the city of Sydney. They offer private chartered boats. Therefore, you can book them for a family outing or to go picnicking with your friends.

Taste Delicious Cuisine:

When in Sydney, it is a must to try out local cuisine. There are many fine restaurants operating in the city where tourists can taste dishes that are finger-licking good. Also, tourists can learn and try out recipes on their own such as Beef and lamb spring recipes.

Whether you want to check out some expensive restaurants or want to visit the city on a budget, you’ll find suitable restaurants and cafes. Some restaurants also offer short courses where tourists can learn to prepare some delicious local dishes.

Benefits of Outdoor Event Advertising for Your Business

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Are you planning on heading to a tradeshow, farmers market or any other outdoor event? Do you want to take advantage of this with an effective marketing strategy that won’t break the bank? Then advertising using banners, customized gazebos & printed marquees is what you’re after. There are many benefits to investing in banner advertising for your business. Maybe you don’t have the advertising budget of fast food chain but want results that imply that you do? What about wanting to target your exact audience and not waste time on cold leads? Or perhaps you’re after a form of advertising you can use time and time again at all your different events?

Read on and discover all the benefits associated with using banners, customized gazebos & printed marquees as a form of advertising at your next outdoor event.

Won’t Break the Bank

Using banners, customized gazebos & printed marquees as outdoor advertising is one of the most cost-effective strategies you can employ. There are a few reasons for this. Producing more complicated forms of advertising media can costs heaps. These costs can prevent some businesses from using these methods as a form of advertising. Banners, customized gazebos & printed marquees are very inexpensive to produce in comparison.

Not only do you save by using the inexpensive materials needed to create banners but you can save more by designing your own adverts. Most producers of customized gazebos & printed marquees will allow you to create your own ads which they then apply to the banners. This can save you big bucks in the long run. Costs are slashed when comparing to the creation of a video ad for Facebook or something similar.

Highly Targeted

Outdoor event advertising has one very important advantage of most other forms of advertising. When using advertising banners, custom gazebos or printed marquees you can be guaranteed that most people viewing the ads will be your target audience. This means automatically being placed in front of potential customers & not wasting precious money & time on uninterested people outside your demographic.

Banners continue to reinforce your company name each time they’re seen. If placed in a high-traffic area, a banner may reach the same customer several times a day. One that’s semi-permanently installed in a window or outdoor location may reinforce your company name or influence the same potential customers.

Reusable

Unlike most forms of advertising, like a newspaper or online adverts, you can use your banner, customized gazebos & printed marquees again and again and again. You can reuse them for as long as they are still relevant. Choose a design you like and use it as all your corporate & outdoor events. All you must do is take it with you. The more events you attend, the more bang for your buck you get.

Banners, customized gazebos and printed marquees are one of the most effective forms of advertising at any outdoor event. All the benefits roll up into one very effective package. Make you and your brand pop at your next outdoor event with banners, customized gazebos & printed marquees. Head over to https://www.altegra.com.au/ to get the ball rolling & get yourself seen at your next outdoor event.

Going Mobile Is Paying Dividends

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It seems like an unquestionable truth now that if you want your business to fully thrive in the online world then having a mobile-centric option is a must. It’s no longer just an added bonus, it’s crucial to success in an age where almost anything can be done from the phone you carry around in your pocket.

Australian businesses are reaping the rewards for their foray into the mobile market, proving that moving with the times can often be fruitful despite the initial outlay being substantial.

Aussie gaming firm Aristocrat has announced huge profit increases, with part of their growth being attributed to their focus on handheld gaming functionality. A US$1.3 billion acquisition of VGT has also helped them to push forward and increase their overall revenue. By adding mobile games to their gaming machines and other operations, they have managed to up their market share and boost profits by a third up to $77 million.

Chief executive Jamie Odell said that, ‘accelerating operational momentum across key markets and segments,’ was crucial, and this combines adding iPhone and iPad software, as well as staying true to pop culture with offerings such as Game of Thrones and Big Bang Theory keeping them on trend.

Not content to rest on their laurels, Aristocrat have since announced that they will be looking for even bigger purchases, since the previously mentioned VGT deal has helped the company so much.

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With pokies being such a divisive past-time in Australia, literally in many ways with an East – West split, game manufacturers saw a way to increase their revenue by taking a share from the West. There’s the market to take advantage of, and Aristocrat are one that have seized on it and proven its efficacy.

Although play has declined on physical machines recently, a study last year found pokies still made up 60% of all gambling revenue in Australia. However, the move to online favours the kind of companies that are forward thinking and willing to take those first steps early.

The Aristocrat investors are more than happy with how it has served their company, and their widely published recent success will have some of the ailing brands scrambling to follow suit, although there’s always the chance that the market could have already passed them by by the time they try to catch up.

Results and News LIVE BLOG Floyd Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao

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Article by Jeff from www.digitalgrog.com.au

for Australian business times sports editionThe Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao match

(Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports)

The biggest pay-per-view sporting event in recent history is almost here, with Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather and Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao finally coming together in the ring to find out who is the undisputed pound-for-pound champion on May 3rd.

Boxing is not celebrated that often , but when there is a big match the whole world comes to celebrate it. The Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao match is one of the biggest matches from recent years and in 2015. Hopefully they won’t be a rematch. The the world  soon gets ready to watch a $300m fight being dubbed the biggest of the century

The breathtaking figures – a possible $US200 million payday for the unbeaten American Mayweather and an estimated $US100 million bonanza for Philippine icon Pacquiao

Event details

Mayweather Vs Pacquiao

Sunday, May 3 at 11am
Replay 6pm, 12am, then 6am, 12pm, 6pm, 12am 4 May

What time does the fight start in australia?

Our coverage starts at 11am (AEST) Sunday May 3 2015.

The Venue opens its doors at 9am (AEST)

The first fight is carded for 11:30am (AEST)

The main event’s probable start time is 1pm (AEST) [this is dependant on earlier fights]

 

British time, the main event is set for a 4am start.

 

Results of Boxing match

 

Mayweather beats Pacquiao on points

The five-weight world champion is now undefeated in 48 professional fights, stretching back 19 years.

The crowd was on Pacquiao’s side, but it was Mayweather who improved to 48-0 with 26 knockouts.

Pacquiao fell to 57-6-2. One judge scored it 118-110 and the other two scored it 116-112 for Mayweather.

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How can you watch the fight?

Playing on Sports channels

 

Foxtel subscribers can order online now – foxtel.com.au/myaccount
Order via remote by remote (66 hours before the event midnight 30 April AEST) OR order by phone on 131 999

Rival broadcasters Showtime and HBO joined forces for the first time since Lennox Lewis fought Mike Tyson in 2002 to show the fight, with Jimmy Lennon Jr and Michael Buffer sharing ring announcer duties.

In England, the fight is being shown exclusive on Sky Sports Box Office and you are best advised to order the fight for the weekend now to avoid added charges.

Mayweather vs Pacquiao, including the full undercard, will be available for £19.95.

 

Tickets for the bout – billed as ‘The Fight of the Century’ – changed hands for as much as $350,000 (£232,000) and American fans were charged almost $100 (£66) to watch on television.

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Pay-Per-View

For people who opt to witness the showdown from the comfort of their own homes, the pay-per-view telecast, which is co-produced and co-distributed by HBO Pay-Per-View and SHOWTIME PPV, will commence at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT. Costs are reported to begin at $100 for high-definition quality and $90 for the standard one.

Online Streaming

To see the fight online through Showtime PPV live stream please click here.

Free Viewing

For the rest of the world, the chance to see the Mayweather vs Pacquiao bout is being offered for free. Among the countries offering such services via their respective national TV broadcasting channels include Mexico, Thailand, China, France, Philippines, and Colombia. Slight delays brought by commercial breaks are to be expected,

 

Celebrities attending the match

 

A-listers in the 16,507 crowd included actors Clint Eastwood and Robert De Niro, singers Sting and Prince, and US tycoon Donald Trump.

Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z attend the fight.

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Multi Grammy Award winner Jamie Foxx sang the American national anthem prior to the fighters entering the ring. So prized was a seat that many celebrities were even sat behind the press row.

Ronda Rousey is on team Pacquiao

[pic from http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/]

 

WBO featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko dropped Gamalier Rodriguez twice on the way to a successful defense of his title in Las Vegas

In a non-title fight, Leo Santa Cruz went through the motions over ten rounds at featherweight winning every round against Jose Cayetano in a drab affair.

Earlier, Chris Pearson out-pointed London-born Sid El Harrak in a snooze-fest of a contest that only came to life in the eighth round.

 

 

TWITTER & FACEBOOK

 

Follow manny here 

Manny Pacquiao

https://twitter.com/MannyPacquiao on twitter

 

Follow Floyd here 

Floyd Mayweather

https://twitter.com/FloydMayweather

on twitter

 

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World Cup fever – have you got it yet?

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It’s only days now until the first match of the Brazilian World Cup. How excited are you? The general opinion is that that the Socceroos have lucked out in terms of the Group draw; in fact Group B has been described as the group of death in some sections of the media. The Aussie team is up against Chile, Holland and Spain, all of which have a stronger World Cup history than the Socceroos.

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However, that hasn’t stopped more than 40,000 tickets to the World Cup matches being sold to Autralian fans who will be making the trip over to Brazil this month. In fact, more tickets have been sold to Australians than to England fans.

But what if you haven’t put a huge chunk of your savings into a trip to Brazil – how will you approach watching the World Cup? At the moment, it’s not looking that likely that the Australian team will see it through the Group stage.

If you don’t know much about football, then watching a big tournament can be a little daunting if you don’t know what’s going on. However, if you get a grasp of the basics of the World Cup, it’ll make watching the games a lot more interesting, which is handy when that’s what all your mates are doing. There are 32 teams that have made it to the World Cup finals, divided into four groups of eight. During the group stage, each team will play the other three teams in its group. At the time of writing, the odds on Australia winning Group B are around 33/1, whereas the odds on Spain winning it are around 4/6. The winners of each group go through to the elimination stage, along with the runners-up.

We’re then into the knock-out round – where each game could be a team’s last. For people who are only mildly interested in the event, even if Australia hasn’t made it through the group stage, this is where the tournament gets much more exciting. In the second round, each of the Group winners plays a runner-up from another group. Then it’s the quarter-finals, with the top eight teams playing each other. Following the semi-finals, there’s the match between the two losing semi-finalists for third place, followed by the final, which will take place in Rio de Janeiro on 13 July.

One way to really tune your interest in a match is to get a bet on the outcome. With mobile betting apps so easy to download and use today, it’s no surprise that the majority of people now choose to place their bets this way. And bets on the World Cup could be free ones if you sign up at a site like bet365, where there’s a 100% bonus on the first deposit you make as long as it’s $20 or more – up to a value of $200.

Whatever way you look at it, this year’s World Cup will be an exciting tournament, and you never know, a free bet on the Brazilian World Cup could pay for you to go and see the 2018 World Cup in person!

Get an exotic bet for Melbourne cup !!

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Can youturn $1.92  to $77,000 at the melbounre cup ?

Yes you can , in 2012 last year in just over 3 minutes a lucky female punter turned eight cents into $77,000 with the first four bet.

The first time  online customer laid out a total of 1.92 on several combinations of bets , but it was the bet on the first four to win the Melbourne cup – in that order  Green Moon ,Fiorente ,Jakkalberry and Kelinni.. which brought her the jackpot. The odds were really stacked up at 969,406 to one , but they punter went home happy.

2013 melbourne cup

So what kinds of bets can you play at the Melbourne cup?

About Fixed Odds Betting

Unlike Tote or tote betting, with Fixed Odds you know exactly how much you stand to win after you have placed your bet. Fixed Odds returns are quoted per $1.00 invested so to calculate your projected payout, simply multiply the amount you wish to invest by the current odds displayed for your selected outcome.

Eg if you bet $1 on the horse and curently the horse odds or payout for winning is  $20 , then you get 1×20 = $20  if the horse wins 

Multi Bet

Multi betting enables you to include a variety of sports and Fixed Odds options in one bet.

The return is calculated by multiplying the prices of each individual selection together to obtain a Multi return for that combination. A Multi selection is called a ‘leg’ and a sport-based Multi can contain anywhere between 2 and 10 legs.

Accumulator betting

This is a variation of the multi bet. Accumulator is a modified form of Multi betting. While Multi bets can be played across sports and bet types, Accumulator is played within one round of a nominated sport and within one bet type.

Accumulators can include 2 to 10 legs, dependent on the sport, and you make selections only in the games you wish to play.Like Multi betting, the return for an Accumulator is calculated by multiplying the individual returns of each selection together.

AFL, NRL, Union (Super 15) and Soccer (English Premier League) are the sports Fixed Odds is currently offering Accumulators on regularly.

You can download the latest document from the RWWA Legislation & Rules page for fixed odd rules

Download Fixed Odds Rules

Here is an offer if you looking to start an online betting account  with upto $650 free bets on signing up online

sporstbet $650 offer for melbounre cup online betting

How to join Online  betting ore sign up

Below are the requirements for you to activate your account. In short or to summarise the requirement below  , if you provide your current driver license which has a photograph and a passport or proof of age card , your account can be activated.

Required identification process documents.

Group One Documents (With Photograph)

  • Current Passport
  • Current Drivers License
  • Proof of Age Card

Any two Group 1 documents
One Group 1 and one Group 2 document
One Group 1 and one Group 3 document
One Group 1 and two Group 4 documents

Group Two Documents (Without Photograph)

Birth Certificate
Certified Copy of Birth Extract
Centrelink Pension Card

Plus one Group 3 document or Two Group 4 documents

Citizenship Certificate

Plus two Group 3 documents; or
One Group 3 and Two Group 4 documents Group Three Documents (issued within previous 3 months)

Council Rates Notice
Electricity Account
Gas Account
Fixed Line Phone Account
Water Usage Account
Water Rates Notice

Two Group 3 and Two Group 4 documents Group Four Documents (supplementary documents)

Medicare Card
Bank or Building Society Debit Card
Health Care Card (e.g., HBF, Medibank)

Some providers will not let you withdraw funds if you have opened your account  and not provided  paperwork within their timeframes.