Bullion dealers are seeing business revving up in this global meltdown and many have sold their houses in return for gold as historically gold prices have never gone down to zero, even if they dip periodically. 2008-2009 have shown increasing trends in the gold price in commodity terms.

Year     USD/Troy Ounce
2000    272.70
2005    513.00
2008    865.00
2009    925.00 -1200.00 (Current-Expected)

London has the world’s largest market for gold trading, and in 2008, the value of gold trading rose 58% to a record $20.2 trillion (£13bn), according to trade body International Financial Services London (IFSL).

Americans are overpaying on American Gold Eagle coins by hundreds of dollars due to the huge mark-up by dealers, or even if they are bidding on eBay. Yet, it seems like a good proposition for short term gains. For long term gains, it would make more economic sense to invest in gold mining stocks or gold bullion bars that trade close to their bullion value.

For those who do not know, South Africa China is the highest producer of gold in the world since 2007, and may soon overtake India, the highest consumer of gold today in gold consumption also with the demand for gold being triple in 2008. China has an estimated $1.3 trillion invested in dollar-denominated investments, a mere 0.9% of its reserves in gold (600 tonnes), whereas US has 77.3% of its foreign reserves in gold. To increase China’s reserves even marginally, China will have to mass-purchase bullions which will skyrocket the prices to way more than the expected $2000. Gold is the only back to back the yuan as the dollar’s status as a reserve currency will decline sharply, and China is all set to do it.

Gold prices in India have hit record highs over the past few weeks, partly reflecting a sharp depreciation in the value of the rupee that has made dollar-priced yellow metal a lot more expensive, and more people are selling their gold jewelery or exchanging old jewelery which is good for short-term gains. But bad for long term gains as the price of gold is only expected to rise to as high as $1200 per oz by the end of 2009.

It’s time to act – Diversify your virtual gold portfolio, invest in gold mining stocks and hold your gold until you get the best value selling it.

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From domain search, to web hosting reviews, to a directory of local hosting companies, to WordPress hosting, eCommerce hosting, Reseller Hosting, Virtual Private Servers and Dedicated Servers, you can check the domain set up time, monthly fees, details of website statistics and analytics, email packages, spam protection services, mailing lists, blogging tools, RSS, software compatibility, cPanel and Fantastico options, and many such specifications and features on this website.

If you have just started with a new website, and it’s your first time online presence, you may want to know how to choose a domain name, followed by choosing a web hosting provider. I would recommend that you start off with a web host provider that provides you only as much disk space as you may require initially and then gradually provides you additional disk space as your website grows in terms of the content with time. No point spending extra amount on space that remains unused. So first identify whether your site is graphic-intensive because that could take away a lot of disk space.

Try to get some experience first and you can always move to another web host later. In order to be able to do that, you would require a web hosting company service that does not force you to sign up for more than a year. You may get discounted prices for signing up for a longer period, but if you say shut down your site in less than one year, that discount would be a loss. Basically you don’t want to pay extra unless your site is popular. When your website generates huge traffic, you could consider longer periods to pay. Now that would be a value-add!

For beginners, BlueHost and HostMonster offer reasonable prices with a good service. Headsetoptions.org now provides an attractive web hosting package along with your custom WordPress Themes and Web Design. Contact us for more details.

Silk includes all the following cool functions and more:

• Advance theme CSS edit options.
• Featured-Regular posts options.
• Second level, Conditional and Dropdown (categories) menus with zero set up.
• JavaScript tabber sidebar widget.
• Widget ready sidebars styled for Google Adsense.
• Search engine optimized.

Demo and Download

Test the theme by running a running the demo, and then download a copy of the advanced free premium WordPress theme Silk. This theme is free for personal use, please refer to the license section if you plan on using it for commercial purposes. The theme works with WordPress versions 2.0.x through 2.5.x.

Authors, License and Credits

The theme is a collaborative work of MandarinMusing WordPress Theme and Headsetoptions Web Design and based on a free template by Henry Jorge and TemplateFusion.

The theme is released under a combined CC and GPL license. The CSS (stylesheet) and images are released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License, while the rest of the theme files are released under a GNU GPL License. What this means is, if you are to use this CSS/images to redesign, you are required to link back to the theme authors in the footer. You can make any changes to the php files any way you like. However, we prefer you leave the credits for the theme intact to help users find this theme easily. You are not allowed to redistribute this theme in part or whole. Contact us if you plan on using it commercially or if you have any special needs.

Free Support and Paid Customization

Like the other 100 or so themes from our team, this theme too is supported for free. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for WordPress themes support and tips.

For customization of themes or web design projects, visit Headsetoptions.org. You may view, download and test run more of our Free WordPress themes at MandarinMusing.com.

Please do spread the word if you like our themes, make a donation if you love it. Enjoy it!

Here’s how you can find the best web directories:

Search the internet for web directories. Take a look at the top searches, usually they will be found within in the first few pages.

Find out a directory that is relevant to your website’s niche, by searching for specific keywords or look for categories and sub-categories that closely match your site or business.

Compare the prices for submission, Alexa rank, Google Page Rank. Free submissions may work for some sites in order to generate traffic, but if you want quality sites, you might want to pay a little amount to ensure you are not in link farms or a bad neighborhood. Shortlist sites you like and play around to get a feel of the site and the navigation.

Submit your website to Dirsnap.com at an affordable listing price, check it out yourself. While I am at it, I would also like to introduce our client’s website directory, Mckeay.com. It’s has a variety of topics and tons of information on how to market your website.

Here’s what the theme comes pre-packed with:

• Advance theme edit options, which helps in editing design elements such as colors, fonts, header image and more without touching the CSS.
• Featured-regular posts: Displays important posts in a “Featured” category at the very top of the site.
• Second level, conditional and dropdown menus with out elaborate set up procedures.
• Tabbed JavaScript sidebar widget to display a lot more info in a lot less space.
• Sidebars that are widget ready and pre-styled for Google Adsense and affiliate ads.
• Stylish comments area with customizable background colors!
• Search Engine Friendly coding, optimized for better site indexing.

Demo and Download

Test the theme by running a demo and then download a copy of the advanced free premium WordPress theme Fresh. This theme is free for personal use, please refer to the license section if you plan on using it for commercial purposes. The theme works with WordPress versions 2.0.x through 2.5.x.

Authors, License and Credits

The theme is a collaborative work of MandarinMusing WordPress Theme and Headsetoptions Web Design and based on a free template by Erwin Aligam.

The theme is released under a combined CC and GPL license. The CSS (stylesheet) and images are released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License, while the rest of the theme files are released under a GNU GPL License. What this means is, if you are to use this CSS/images to redesign, you are required to link back to the theme authors in the footer. You can make any changes to the php files any way you like. However, we prefer you leave the credits for the theme intact to help users find this theme easily. You are not allowed to redistribute this theme in part or whole. Contact us if you plan on using it commercially or if you have any special needs.

Free Support and Paid Customization

Like the other 100 or so themes from our team, this theme too is supported for free. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for WordPress themes support and tips.

For customization of themes or web design projects, visit Headsetoptions.org. You may view, download and test run more of our Free WordPress themes at MandarinMusing.com.

Please do spread the word if you like our themes, make a donation if you love it. Enjoy it!

This theme come pre-packed with the following features and more:

• Advance theme edit options to edit colors, fonts, header and more without touching the CSS. All from the WordPress admin panel
• Featured-regular posts to distinguish the important posts from others
• Coded to be Search Engine Friendly (optimized)
• Second level, conditional and dropdown menus and no set up required
• Tabbed JavaScript sidebar widget
• Sidebars that are widget ready and pre-styled for Google Adsense and affiliate ads
• Stylish comments area with customizable colors

Demo and Download

Test run the theme | Download a copy

The theme is free for personal use, we urge you refer to the license section below before downloading if you plan on using it commercially or otherwise. The theme works with WordPress versions 2.0.x through 2.3.3.

Authors, License and Credits

The theme was a collective work by MandarinMusing WordPress Theme and Headsetoptions Web Design based on a free template by Erwin Aligam

The theme is released under a combined CC and GPL license. The CSS (stylesheet) and images are released under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 License, while the rest of the theme files are released under a GNU GPL License. What this means is, if you are to use this CSS/images to redesign, you are required to link back to the theme authors in the footer. You can make any changes to the php files any way you like. However, we prefer you leave the credits for the theme intact to help users find this theme easily. You are not allowed to redistribute this theme in part or whole. Contact us if you plan on using it commercially or if you have any special needs.

Free Support and Paid Customization

Like all of our over 100 themes, this theme too is supported for free. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for WordPress themes support and queries.

For customization of themes or web design projects, visit Headsetoptions.org. You may view, download and test run more of our Free WordPress themes at MandarinMusing.com.

Enjoy it!

The theme is free for personal use; however, we urge you refer to the license section at Headsetoptions before downloading if you plan on using it commercially or otherwise.

The Studio: Live Demo | Download Magazine Style WordPress Theme The Studio | More Details

Features include:

• Advance Edit Options
• Featured-regular Post Option
• Second Level, Conditional and Dropdown Menus
• Tabbed JavaScript Interface
• Widget Ready Sidebars
• Stylish Comments Area

The Studio is an all-inclusive theme by MandarinMusing and Headsetoptions and based on a free template by Luka Cvrk.

You may view, download and test run more of our Free WordPress Themes and get WordPress Themes support for free. Contact us for WordPress themes support, queries or customized Web Design projects. Works in all version of 2.x.x up to 2.3.3.

Please do spread the word if you like our themes!

The theme is free for personal use; however, we urge you refer to the license section at Headsetoptions before downloading if you plan on using it commercially or otherwise.

The Box: Live Demo | Download Magazine WordPress Theme The Box | More Details

The Box is an all-inclusive theme by MandarinMusing and Headsetoptions based on a free template by Igor Jovi.

You may view, download and test run more of our Free WordPress Themes and get WordPress Themes support for free. Contact us for WordPress themes support, queries or customized Web Design projects.

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wpSEO: Download Link | Test run

wpSEO is a 3 column “widget” ready advanced WordPress theme designed by MandarinMusing in collaboration with Headsetoptions. This professional theme has built in options that allow you to swap header images, change every aspect of the sites visuals, very useful for novice users who would like the options to customize the theme without learning HTML/CSS. The theme has two right widget ready sidebars, also styled to easily add Google Adsense. The theme was supported by Ventrilo Hosting. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for theme support, queries or customized web design projects. You may view, download and testrun more of our themes here.

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Dark, Multi-header, Advanced, Fixed width, 3 Column, Widget ready, Options Page, Right sidebars, Professional Blog Template

Marketplace: Download Link | Test run

Marketplace is an advanced 3 column “widget” ready WordPress theme by MandarinMusing designed in collaboration with Headsetoptions.

This professional WordPress theme has many features built in like changing the color of the header image or changing it completely direct from the options page, many other features are built in for novice users including the ability to change the font type, font colors, and much more. The theme has one right sidebar and one left sidebar that are both widget ready. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for theme support, queries or customized web design projects. You may view, download and testrun more of our themes here.

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3 Column LCR Layout, White, Multi-colored, Advanced, Fixed width, Widget ready with Options Page, Right sidebars, Left Sidebar, Professional Blog Template

SPress: Download Link | Test run

SPRess is an advanced 2 and 3 column “widget” ready WordPress theme by MandarinMusing designed in collaboration with Headsetoptions.

This professional theme has an options page to change the header image, background colors, fonts, font colors, and much more. The theme has one right sidebar and 3 bottom sidebars that are all widget ready, the theme is also styled for Google Adsense. The design was supported by Duluth Real Estate + Motels Reservations. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for theme support, queries or customized web design projects. You may view, download and testrun more of our themes here.

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Advanced, 2 and 3 Column, Gray, White, Fixed width, Widget ready, Options Page, Right sidebars, Bottom Sidebar, Professional Blog Template

Evolution: Download Link | Test run

Evolution is an advanced 3 column “widget” ready WordPress theme designed by MandarinMusing in collaboration with Headsetoptions partly based on work by TriStarWeb. This professional Web 2.0 theme includes an option page to customize the theme without touching the CSS like changing the header color, changing the fonts, font color and more. The theme has both right sidebars and bottom sidebars that are widget ready. The theme is also Google Adsense styled and was supported by Web Design Company + Ecommerce Software. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for theme support, queries or customized web design projects. You may view, download and test run more of our themes here.

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3 Column, Brown, Red, White, Fixed width, Widget ready, Options Page, Right sidebars, Adsense Ready, Professional Blog Template

Discovery 3C: Download Link | Test run

Left sidebar, Widget ready, Adsense Ready, Fixed width, Gray, White, Black, 3 columns, Wildlife/ Animals/ Nature/ Science/ Discovery/ Planet/ Personal Blog

A new 3-column “widgetâ€? and “adsense” ready WordPress theme by headsetoptions.org and MandarinMusing based on Discovery by Free CSS Templates. As the name suggests, this theme is ideal for science/ animals/ wildlife/ nature sites, both for professional and personal blogs. You can remove the header image for a neat Web 2.0 look. This new theme was created with support from SAS 70 + Baseball Cards. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for theme support, queries or customized web design projects. You may view, download and testrun more of our themes here.

You can also find this theme on Theme Viewer. Please do spread the word if you like our themes!

Deserted 3C: Download Link | Test run

Right sidebars, Widget ready, Fixed width, Black, 3 columns, Personal/Business Blog Template

This is a 3-column version of the “Widget” ready WordPress theme Deserted with a clean nature feel designed in Collaboration with Headsetoptions. Based on original work by Free CSS Templates and support from Broadband Provider + Charlotte Web Design, the design is Google adsense ready best suited for nature or environmental sites and blogs. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for theme support, queries or customized web design projects. You may view, download and testrun more of our themes here.

You can also find this theme on Theme Viewer. Please do spread the word if you like our themes!

Greenway LCR: Download Link | Test run

Left sidebar, Right sidebar, Widget ready, Fixed width, Green, 3 columns, Personal/Business Blog Template

This is the latest 3 column “Widget” ready LCR (left-center-right format) WordPress theme designed in collaboration with Headsetoptions. The theme is a derivation of Greenway by David Herreman and was created with support from Web Hosting + Children’s Clothing. This design is Google adsense ready suitable for news portals, blogs and business sites. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for theme support, queries or customized web design projects. You may view, download and test run more of our themes here.

You can also find this theme on wpsnap.com-The Very Best of WordPress. Please do spread the word if you like our themes!

Audiophile 3C: Download Link | Test run

3 columns, Widget ready, Fixed width, Green, Right sidebar, Personal/Music/Audio Blog Template

Audiophile 3C is a 3 column “Widget� ready WordPress theme with a professional look designed in collaboration with Headsetoptions based on Audiophile. This new theme was created with support from Fully Managed Hosting and Window Film and its lightweight funky design is best suited for personal blogs or music and entertainment sites. Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for theme support, queries or customized web design projects. You may view, download and test run more of our themes here.

You can also find this theme on Theme Viewer. Please do spread the word if you like our themes!

Gems: Download | Test run

2 Column, Blue, White, Fixed width, Widget ready, Right sidebars, Portal Design, Professional Blog Template

Gems is the latest in a series of “widget� ready Web 2.0 WordPress theme I am working on in collaboration with Headsetoptions. This theme was based on a design by Arcsin ported to WordPress and widget capabilities added. The theme is clean, professional and makes a great template for your both personal and corporate blogs and is Google Adsense ready. Click here for WordPress downloads and support, you can contact us there with queries or ask us about our customized web design projects. You may view, download and test run more of our themes here.

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Logistix 3C: Download | Test run

3 Column, White, Black, Fixed width, Widget ready, Right sidebars, Corporate, Business Blog, Personal Blog Template

Logistix 3C is a 3 column “adsense and widget� ready Web 2.0 WordPress theme with a professional look by headsetoptions.org and MandarinMusing. You can pick the 2 Column Version of Logistix if you like. Clean Corporate, business, technology, personal blog template.

Super Bold: Download | Test run

2 Column, White, Fixed width, Widget ready, Right sidebars, Funky, Personal Blog Template

SuperBold is a 2 column “widget� ready Web 2.0 WordPress theme with a funky arty China Town look by headsetoptions.org and MandarinMusing based on template by Gorotron. The theme is clean, youthful, and makes a great personal blog template.

Please go to our WordPress downloads and support page for theme support, queries or customized web design projects.You may view, download and testrun more of our themes here.

You can also find this theme on Theme Viewer. Please do spread the word if you like our themes!