Blog Archive: June 2014

GDP per capita in Ukraine: Past, Present, and Future (2014)

30 June, 2014 | Macroeconomics | 10 seen

The Ukrainian economy has struggled to reach its full potential, with a GDP per capita of $3,866 thousands in 2012. Despite recent developments, such as the signing of the Association Agreement with the European Union, Ukraine's economy remains far behind that of its neighbors, including Russia.

A look at the historical GDP data for Ukraine reveals a pattern of underperformance compared to Russia. Despite being a relatively large country, Ukraine has consistently had a GDP per capita that is about one-tenth of Russia's, with a difference of three to four times in terms of GDP terms per capita.

The reasons for this underperformance are numerous and complex, but it is clear that Ukraine's economy has been closely tied to Russia's, with a sharp decline in GDP per capita during the Russian financial crisis of 1998. The Ukrainian economy was also severely impacted by the global economic crisis of 2008-2009, which resulted in a significant decrease in GDP per capita.

However, recent events, including the annexation of Crimea by Russia and separatist movements in Eastern Ukraine, have prompted Ukraine to look towards the West and integrate its economy with…

Experienced my first Earth Quake - Tbilisi

29 June, 2014 | Living in Georgia | 10 seen

Today for the first time in my life I felt tremors of earth quake and it happened in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia. Nothing serious, as it's was announced in news - magnitude of this quake was 4.8. Although using other sources I found it was even 5.2.

My story will be as dumb as many other dumb stories you have heard, like  - I went to bath and then I noticed that water is swinging.

Indeed, my story is dumb - I laid back to take a nap and felt my bed is swinging. OK... at first I thought and continued to enjoy my nap. Then after few hours when again I was enjoying another great nap (Actually usually I don't take 2 naps in a day, I don't nap at all, but today 2 naps and two quakes) - and it happened again - my bed was swinging again.

And now I was sure - it's definitely was an earthquake.

I checked an online earthquake maps report and found this quake happened in the territory of Azerbaijan

Map reporting earthquake in the territory of Azerbaijan

M 5.2 - 9km NE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan

DYFI? - II
Time
2014-06-29 21:26:12 UTC+04:00
Location
41.703°N 46.717°E
Depth
34.4km

How to setup Facebook Custom Audiences Pixel

29 June, 2014 | Blogging | 12 seen

Facebook Custom Audiences Pixel is a powerful tool for businesses to reach their target audience on the social media platform.

The pixel tracks website visitors and converts that data into a custom audience for retargeting campaigns. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to set up your Facebook Custom Audiences Pixel.

Step 1: Create a Facebook Business Manager account

To set up a Facebook Custom Audiences Pixel, you will need to have a Facebook Business Manager account. If you don't already have one, create one now by visiting business.facebook.com. Once you have created your account, you can add your website to your Facebook Business Manager.

Step 2: Create a Facebook Custom Audiences Pixel

In your Facebook Business Manager, click on the 'Pixels' tab, and then click on the 'Create a Pixel' button. Give your pixel a name, and select the Facebook Ads account you want to associate with it. Then click on the 'Create' button.

Step 3: Install the Pixel Code

The next step is to install the pixel code on your website. You can do this by copying the code from…

Exploring the Frozen Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh: A Look into the Past and Present (2014)

28 June, 2014 | Emerging Markets | 9 seen

I spent a lovely afternoon at one of the many parks in Tbilisi on Eristavi street. I was surprised to see that there were many American people living or walking around the area. I had some free time and decided to buy an English newspaper, but I was disappointed to find out that all the newspapers and magazines at the stands were in Georgian. When I asked if they had any Russian newspapers, I was offered a crossword puzzle.

I continued my search for a newspaper in English or Russian and finally found a stand that sold newspapers in Russian, including Argumenti i Fakti, Komsomolskaja Pravda, and Soversheno Sekretno. I asked the salesperson which one was the best seller, and she recommended Soversheno Sekretno. I took the newspaper and went back to the park to read.

One of the articles I read was about the Frozen Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. Although I usually do not hold newspapers like Soversheno Sekretno in high regard due to their subjective nature, I must admit that the opinions expressed in this newspaper coincided with my own thoughts.

Regarding Nagorno-Karabakh, the article claimed that the territory was transferred to Russia after the…

Georgia and the EU: Deepening Ties through Association Agreement (2014)

27 June, 2014 | Emerging Markets | 9 seen

Georgia, a small country located in the Caucasus region, has recently signed an Association Agreement with the European Union (EU).

The agreement, which was signed on June 27, 2014, aims to deepen the political and economic ties between Georgia and the EU, and to provide a framework for future cooperation in a variety of areas.

The Association Agreement is a comprehensive document that covers a wide range of issues, including political cooperation, economic and trade relations, human rights, and legal and judicial cooperation. It is a milestone for Georgia, as it marks a significant step towards its integration with the EU and the wider European community.

One of the key aspects of the Association Agreement is the establishment of a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between Georgia and the EU. This will allow Georgia to integrate its economy more closely with that of the EU, and to benefit from increased trade and investment flows. The DCFTA is expected to provide a boost to Georgia's economy, and to help the country to modernize its industries and improve its competitiveness.

The Association Agreement also includes…

"Improving Blogging Habits: Setting a Minimum of 400 Words per Article for Better SEO

27 June, 2014 | Blogging | 14 seen

Today, I investigated my blogging habits and found a pretty sad scene. On average, I blog only 200 words a day, and sometimes even less. I am willing to change that. Since October 2013, I have been running a "Can you blog 365 days in a row" contest. I have been blogging for about eight months already, with a two-day failure. In October, I wrote 64 articles on average with 225 words per article.

Total word count by month:

The above graph shows how many words I have written in total over the past nine months. Since I started blogging back in October, it is apparent that I was really excited to blog and made a record word count of 14,404 words in October. However, my word count ratio gradually decreased, and in March, it reached its minimum of 3,604 words.

Average word count per article:

The above graph shows my average word count per article. The maximum is this month (240), and the minimum word count is in the last month (102). I was on a two-week trip last month and mostly blogged from my phone, which explains such a low word count.

Starting now, I am willing to write a minimum of 400…

Tips and Tricks for Crafting a Comprehensive 2000-Word Article

26 June, 2014 | Blogging | 29 seen

Writing an article that is 2000 words or more can seem like a daunting task, but with the right approach and techniques, it can be a rewarding experience. Whether you are writing for your blog, website, or academic purposes, a lengthy article can help you establish authority, provide comprehensive information, and engage your audience.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of writing a 2000-word article from start to finish.

Google Domains: The One-Stop-Shop for All Your Domain Needs

25 June, 2014 | Blogging | 3 seen

Google is a company that has made a name for itself in a wide range of industries. From search engines to smartphones, they've managed to become a leader in many different fields. One of the lesser-known areas in which Google operates is domain registration.

In this article, we will explore Google Domains, Google's domain registration service.

Google Domains is a domain registration service offered by Google. It allows you to purchase and manage domain names for your website. With Google Domains, you can register domains such as .com, .org, .net, and many more. You can also transfer existing domains to Google Domains, making it a one-stop-shop for all your domain needs.

Google Domains offers a variety of features that make it a great choice for domain registration. Here are some of the features that set it apart from other domain registrars:

South Ossetia's Call for Integration with Russia: A Controversial Move

24 June, 2014 | Emerging Markets | 10 seen

South Ossetia, a breakaway region of Georgia, has expressed its desire to join the Russian Federation. The region has been de facto independent since a 2008 war between Georgia and Russia, which resulted in Russia's recognition of the region's independence. However, South Ossetia's independence is only recognized by a handful of countries, including Russia, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.

In February 2021, South Ossetia's parliament adopted a resolution calling for the region's integration into Russia. The resolution cited economic, political, and security reasons for joining Russia, claiming that South Ossetia's independence was not sustainable in the long term. The resolution also expressed concern over the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the neighboring Nagorno-Karabakh region, which has highlighted the vulnerability of unrecognized states.

Russia has not yet responded to South Ossetia's request for integration. However, Russia has already established a significant military presence in the region, with thousands of troops stationed in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, another breakaway region of Georgia.

The international community has largely…

Summer Solstice in Tbilisi (2014)

24 June, 2014 | Living in Georgia | 6 seen

There are some nations that celebrate Summer Solstice, most of them located in Eastern Europe.

Celebrating Summer Solstice involves having a bonfire. Since in Georgia, nobody celebrates Summer Solstice, and it was a working day, we decided to make a little fiesta on our balcony

How to chill your beer for Summer Solstice (and not only)

Typical food at Eastern European celebrated Summer Solstice includes yeast dough for patties, cheese (Georgian Sulguni), Rosol salads, and beer.

How about a barbecue on the balcony?

The good thing is Georgians don't mind if you bake your chicken barbecue on your balcony; they do it often themselves. The bad thing is that when we chilled the beer, we overflooded our neighbors.

Typical Summer Solstice, right?

How to Grow Your Twitter Account to 2,000 Followers

22 June, 2014 | Blogging | 1 seen

Twitter is a powerful platform for engaging with your audience, building brand awareness and driving traffic to your website. However, growing your Twitter account can be a daunting task, especially if you’re just starting out.

In this article, we’ll provide you with some tips and tricks on how to grow your Twitter account to 2,000 followers.

The first step in growing your Twitter account is to post quality content regularly. You want to provide your followers with a steady stream of valuable and interesting content that will keep them engaged. Consistency is key, so aim to post at least once a day.

Hashtags are a great way to increase your visibility and reach new followers. Make sure to use relevant hashtags in your tweets to reach people who are interested in the same topics as you. You can also use tools like Hashtagify to find popular hashtags related to your industry.

Engagement is critical when it comes to building a loyal following on Twitter. Respond to comments and messages, and engage in conversations with your followers. This will help to build a…

Amazon Associates Program: How to Apply and Get Started

21 June, 2014 | Blogging | 14 seen

If you’re looking to monetize your website or blog, Amazon’s Affiliate program is an excellent option. As the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon offers a wide variety of products, and as an affiliate, you can earn commissions on the products sold through your referral link.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to apply for Amazon’s Affiliate program:

Step 1: Sign up for an Amazon account Before applying for Amazon’s Affiliate program, you’ll need to have an Amazon account. If you already have one, skip to the next step. If not, go to the Amazon homepage and click on the “Account & Lists” dropdown menu, then click “Create an Account” and follow the steps to set up your account.

Step 2: Visit the Amazon Associates homepage Once you have an Amazon account, visit the Amazon Associates homepage by typing “Amazon Associates” into your browser or by clicking the “Join Associates” button at the bottom of the Amazon homepage.

Step 3: Click on “Join Now for Free” On the Amazon Associates homepage, click on the “Join Now for Free” button. This will take you to the application page.

Step 4:…

How to Schedule your tweets with Tweetdeck

20 June, 2014 | Blogging | 35 seen

Lately, I have been playing around with Twitter. One thing to do on Twitter is to get followers, second thing is to compose tweets. It can be vice versa as well (Actually it should).

Since your Twitter followers are growing you start realizing that not only you are getting more followers, but your followers are following way too more Twitter accounts. And if you keep posting once a day, there is a huge possibility that nobody will hear you.

Of course, this depends on many factors, including what is the reason you tweet - is it just for fun, or is it to drive new visitors to your website, or just to keep up with your fellow mates? It indeed depends. But in case you are using Twitter to drive more visits to your site, you are thinking of more ways to do a little to automate this process.

There are many options out there, to help you automatize your Twitter stuff. I will name few of them - Hootsuite or Tweetdeck.

For now, I personally prefer Tweetdeck over other solutions. There is no plain reason why it's so, but it's so.

Perhaps it's because of I'm using just one Twitter account, and Tweetdeck is created by Twitter itself.

What Happened to Google Plus?

19 June, 2014 | Blogging | 1 seen

Google Plus was Google's attempt at creating a social media platform that could compete with the likes of Facebook and Twitter. Launched in 2011, Google Plus initially gained some traction, with millions of users signing up for the service in its early years. However, by 2019, the platform was officially shut down. So, what happened to Google Plus?

One of the biggest reasons for the failure of Google Plus was a lack of user engagement. Despite its best efforts, Google was never able to create a social platform that could compete with Facebook, which had already established itself as the dominant player in the social media space. While Google Plus did have some interesting features, including its "Circles" feature that allowed users to segment their contacts and control who could see their content, it was never able to generate the same level of user interest as Facebook.

Another issue that plagued Google Plus was privacy concerns. In 2018, it was revealed that a security vulnerability had exposed the data of millions of users. This incident not only highlighted Google's poor handling of user data but also eroded user trust in the platform.

Google also…

Add Pin It button to hover over any image

15 June, 2014 | Blogging | 7 seen

In this tutorial I will show how to add Pin it button for every image on your website.

But before that you might check my tutorial how to add Pin it button to Drupal 7 

Hover over image to see Pin it button on left top corner

You will need to add following code to your website (in <head>section</head>

And that's it! Nothing more to add, just small JavaScript code.

Read out more here