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We all know the importance of keywords. Don't you wish that there were a tool that would let you know what the popular keywords are in your web site? Well, the genie from Gscripts has just granted your wish, presenting the tool that will count for you. Keyword Density Checker can do this task for you and more.

Keyword Density Checker is a free web based tool. It is so simple to use: even your younger brother, as long as he can spell, can use it. All it needs is the URL of the web site that needs to be checked. Enter it in the form box. Then press enter. Even before you can say the magic words, your site's keywords will be presented to you in form of a keyword cloud. Popular keywords will be depicted in a much larger font than the rest of the keywords. It will also list the keywords along with the number of times they occur in your web site. The keywords will be listed with the most popular on the top.

Keyword Density Checker is straight to the point with no frills added. It will crawl through your web site just like what a search engine will normally do. Then after a few seconds, it will show your web site's keywords. This information can help you in determining how to optimize your web site.

Keyword Density Checker works on most browsers.

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Do you want to start your own discussion board? Then there's no need for further discussion as to how you'll implement it. There's free software that will help you establish your very own online community. MiniBB is the PHP software that can be the foundation of your online forum.

MiniBB stands for minimalist bulletin board. It has everything that a bulletin board should have. The creators of MiniBB like to leave it the way it is now, simple, fast yet attractive. It will not be loaded with features that are found in other forum software. You install only the features that you are going to use. It is a content oriented board and its main concerns are speed, security and stability.

MiniBB is open source software released under GPL license. The main software package is good enough on its own but if you want to have additional features then you can purchase plugin kits. Or if that's not good enough for you, you can have it customized by the MiniBB programmers for a fee. There's a support forum available for your concerns regarding MiniBB. So if you're looking for simple yet effective forum software, then MiniBB is the script for you.

MiniBB requires a web server with PHP 4.1 or later and MySQL.

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Are you looking for a simple solution to your uploading problem? Now uploading files to your web server is made easy with ES Simple Uploader. You don't even need any other tools or databases to use it.

ES Simple Uploader is a free PHP script made to ease the task of uploading files to your remote server. It is simple and fast. You can select which folder you want to upload the files on your web server. With each folder password protected, so only authorized users can upload files to your web host, ES Simple Uploader is a secure way to upload files to your web server. Best of all, there is no database involved, making it easy for your users to upload files.

ES Simple Uploader takes only a few minutes to be installed. Firstly, download the installer folder. Then extract the files to your local computer. Open the config.php and change the upload folders and your preferred password for each folder. Then set the maximum upload file size. After the said configurations, you can now transfer config.php and index.php to your web server. Then configure the permissions. After that you can start uploading files.

ES Simple Uploader is an open sourced PHP script for your web site. Knowledge of PHP coding is required as well as access to your web server.

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With the web, you can't avoid dealing with images. After all, they say that a picture is worth a thousand words. However, costs of commercial software can cut deep into your pockets. Bundled image editors can be quite blah. What about something in between? If you are looking for a free image editor that can rival even commercial ones in terms of features, then it's PhotoFiltre you are searching for.

Easy to use, powerful features, and free to boot, PhotoFiltre will change the way you look at free image editors. Getting to start using PhotoFiltre is a cinch: just download the installer from their site, install, load the image, and start editing away. No need to pore over manuals or tutorials, the software is created to be usable out of the box. Equipped with the usual options, coupled with advanced features, you can easily do simple editing chores to complex image manipulations. With downloadable add-ons, you can easily increase the usability of the software. It must be noted though that the software lacks the ability to download pictures from a digital camera, doesn't support Photoshop plug-ins and there is no layer support. Despite these drawbacks, PhotoFiltre, with all its features, is still a deal that's a steal.

PhotoFiltre is compatible with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

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Gone are the days when having a bulletin board meant having to shell out hundreds of dollars for software. Say hello to Simple Machines, a free PHP forum software that allows you to setup your own online community without burning a hole in your pocket.

Simple Machines Forum (SMF), is powerful and flexible forum software. Combined with the basic features you will normally find in a forum application, SMF introduces advanced configurations to suit your forum needs. Downloaded as a compressed file, a simple extraction to your web server and minimal setup of your MySQL is all it takes to have your forum up and running. The forum’s design is very much customizable. You can change the layout and design of your site by choosing from the pre-installed skins or from hundreds of downloadable themes. Can’t find one to your liking? You can create your own to suit your tastes. Documentation is adequate, answering simple queries from installation to some of the more advanced options. Need more help? SMF maintains a support team that tries to answer questions. When it’s free and powerful forum software you’re looking for, SMF may just be what you need.

SMF requires a web server with PHP 4.1 or higher and MySQL 3.23.

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Whenever one mentions Internet photo albums, specialized web servers and long upload times almost immediately come to mind. Sounds familiar? If yes, then say hello to JAlbum.

JAlbum has revolutionized how you share images in the Internet. It has removed the need for a separately configured web server to host your images, as JAlbum is integrated with its own. With almost zero learning curve, getting your images online with JAlbum is a breeze. Download the installer, follow the installation procedures and you are ready to share your images. With an Explorer-like interface, adding images in your album is just a drag and drop affair. In order to publish your images on the ‘Net, you must create a free account in JAlbum’s site. Once signed up, you will be provided with a URL where other users can view the images you have uploaded. The design of the site JAlbum provides is very customizable. You can choose from existing skins or create your own to suit your needs. And because it was created using Java, compatibility is not an issue, as it can run on any system that has Java installed. Image sharing has never been better with JAlbum.

JAlbum works on any platform that supports Java 1.4.

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When dealing with complex sites, you can easily get lost with all the files you create. Having a naming convention is well and good, but what if you decided to have one after creating initial files? Renaming the old ones manually can be quite tedious. The solution? PFrank.

PFrank which stands for Peter’s Flexible RenAmiNg Kit is a freeware tool designed to automate file renaming processes. By specifying the search patterns, you can easily find files and create a consistent naming convention for them. To start using PFrank, just download the setup file and install. Once you have started the program, it’s time to create search patterns. The search patterns follow regular expressions or regexp. No idea about regexp? The documentation for PFrank is quite extensive, covering basics for regexp among other topics. Once you have your search pattern, just proceed with Scan and all files that match your search will be displayed. You now have your choice of renaming those files with the specified replace pattern. Whether you’re a web designer who needs to rename a lot of files, or a simple blogger who wants a more organized file structure, PFrank is ready to take the job.

PFrank is a Windows application and is compatible with 98/ME/2000/XP/2003

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It has been estimated that there are already 60 million blogs available all around the ‘Net. That’s quite a number. And that is why software that eases the creation of blogs has been the rage recently. One such software is CoffeeCup Flash Blogger.

What sets CoffeeCup apart from other software is that, instead of creating a whole web page for your blog, it creates a Flash file that contains your entry. Returned as a code, you can save it as a single web page or even incorporate it into an existing page. CoffeeCup is very minimalist. Just download the installer, start the program and you’ll be presented with an interface similar to most blog entry pages. Once you have created your entry, CoffeeCup will produce several files along with your code. These files must be uploaded to your web server. Just copy and paste the code and your blog entry will then be visible.

However, it must be noted that CoffeeCup isn’t strictly freeware. What you can get is a free 30-day trial to test most of the features. If you are looking for a new and easy way to create blogs and willing to shell out cash in the end, then CoffeeCup may just be the software for you.

CoffeeCup is a Windows application and is compatible with 98/ME/2000/XP. Knowledge of copy and pasting HTML code as well as access to a web server are required.

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Found yourself in need of sharing images in the Internet? Before you go and spend a dime on commercial image album software, or waste hours uploading images one by one on third party sites, you might want to try DAlbum.

DAlbum is a free PHP photo album that lets you host your own images. Small and easy to install, DAlbum requires minimal knowledge in PHP manipulation, as the software is almost good out of the box. Just copy the files to your web server, follow the instructions, and you are ready to upload your images. The best news is that there is no need for any database to take advantage of DAlbum.

To share an image, upload it to a directory under DAlbum and click ‘Reindex’ in your web page. Once done with the reindexing, the images are now available for viewing. Though the software doesn’t have a lot of visual customization available, you may change the color scheme and the layout to a certain degree. Available are four pre-set color schemes you can immediately use. A bonus pack is also available for download to include slide show, video and other features in your DAlbum page.

DAlbum requires a web server with PHP 4.1 and Apache 1.3 installed.

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With the Internet fast becoming a large marketplace, entrepreneurs are quick to jump in to this new venue for business. However, one of the first stumbling blocks they often encounter is how to sell their wares. With Zen Cart, you get to overcome that hurdle easily.

Zen Cart is a PHP shopping cart system that lets you put up your wares and sell them on the Internet. Best of all, it is available for free. Downloaded as a compressed file, you just extract the contents on your web server and run the built in install script. Details of your MySQL are also needed during installation. Once done with the installation, you can add the different products you'll be selling. Zen Cart is powerful software, with many different options to choose from. Also available for downloads are community contributed additions which extend the usability of Zen Cart. Documentation seems to be the weakest area of Zen Cart. Being free of charge, the documentation is quite meager, dealing with the basics alone. If you are looking for a fast, easy to install, and cheap shopping cart system for your budding business, Zen Cart is just a click away.

Zen Cart requires a web server with PHP 4.3 or later installed and MySQL 4.1 or 5.0.

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