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Knit One Plurk Two - 07/29/08 08:25 PM
Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Wendy Johnson. Wendy is the Top Plurker (by Karma which is Plurks popularity metric) and has been for quite some time. Prior to this interview I did not know much about Wendy nor did I understand how and why Plurk and knitting worked so well together. That’s right Wendy is a knitting blogger and author of a books!
As I interviewed Wendy the reason why she has such a following became obvious. Wendy is not only a very interesting and dynamic person but she is extremely personable. As I dug … (1 comments)
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SEO Weekend #4 - 07/19/08 02:02 PM
SEO Weekend #4
One of the most important elements of search engine optimization is link building. I have spent hundreds of hours building quality links for my personal websites and the websites of my clients. When building link be aware of the link building fallacies. This week I want to focus on link building with a little explanation and a great activity that is going to get you started.
As a follow-up from last week I would ask you all to send me some specific questions in a email regarding your Google analytics report. I have a … (10 comments)
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Plurktionary - 07/18/08 03:48 PM
Plurktionary
I found a really useful little website that is full of Plurk goodies called Plurktionary. Plurktionary is a collection of tips, tools, and other resources designed to enhance your experience on Plurk. I have already picked up a few tricks which is key to maximizing any social media platform. Being able to use all of the bell and whistles of a platform helps improve your persona and helps solidify your perception as a subject matter expert.
Plurktionary is broken up into several sections with a clear navigation that allowed me to find what I was … (8 comments)
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Are you a .me? - 07/17/08 09:01 PM
There is a new top level domain .me. Here is another chance to get your name or personal brand in a domain. If you missed out on prior opportunities to get your name in a domain now is your chance.
A website like a .name or .me can be used for a number of purposes. One idea I really like is to use this type of site to create an online resume. You can create a website of testimonials or perhaps a portfolio. The uses are endless and another web property in your internet portfolio … (11 comments)
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Plurk is Getting Hotter - 07/14/08 09:05 PM
Plurk is Getting Hotter
Far too often a hot new website gets launched only to fizzle shortly thereafter. This has been the case for many Internet startups with big ambitions that didn’t deliver the goods. Plurk will buck the trend and is here to stay because it delivers. If you read my “Plurk Review” there are a number of great features to Plurk. I really enjoy the conversations that plurk generates. Plurk also has its own points system which it calls Karma, and I know how you all love points. Best of all Plurk has been fairly … (7 comments)
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SEO Weekend #3 - 07/11/08 09:42 PM
SEO Weekend #3
I am really excited about SEO Weekend #3. Analytics is one of the most important tools we have to understand our users and how they find us. At the time we are building our website we draw on our knowledge and experience to create what we think our target audience wants. There has never been a website that I have been involved in that has not throw me a few surprises. That is one of the reasons why SEO can be challenging but also makes it very interesting.
Many of you already have some kind … (13 comments)
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Internet Marketing Asset Allocation - 07/11/08 12:38 AM
I view my web properties like a valuable portfolio the same way I think of my investment portfolio. Research, planning, discipline, execution, and analysis are the same activities needed to succeed. I think the analogy makes sense for a number of reasons. First of all, your web properties are going to pay you dividends for a long time, why play risky games. Secondly, you need to diversify your investment of time and resources and not put all of your eggs into one basket. Lastly, focus on areas that pay the highest returns and have the … (13 comments)
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Sidebar Litter - Peugh! - 07/09/08 08:13 PM
I have noticed a growing trend of adding “stuff” the ActiveRain blog sidebar. The tools, widgets, and banners we add to our blogs should add value to our blogs. It doesn’t matter if it is to promote outside activity, track visitors, or any other purpose for that matter. What we must avoid is a sloppy appearance, broken pages, or gratuitous distractions. Whatever your personal style is your sidebar serves an important function and we should not litter it.
Here are a few suggestions:
Remove broken widgets – I am often surprised how many … (17 comments)
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Email Etiquette or Barbarous Rubric - 07/07/08 03:38 PM
It amazes me how my email inbox has grown over the years, on any given day I can have hundreds of unread emails. That is a large amount of material to sift through and determine what is important, what can wait, and what is garbage and spam.
Oh, and don’t forget to check your spam box also for that important client email! Great, isn’t email supposed to make more efficient use of my time? Unfortunately (e)mail takes up a good percentage of my day.
Since effective communication is such an important factor in running a business I have been … (18 comments)
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Yes, Social Networking Works! - 07/06/08 06:23 PM
I am a firm believer in a balanced marketing approach. Allocate the largest time to the activities that have been proven to achieve the best results. A smaller percentage of your time should be spent on exploring new websites and social networking. Even if it is only 10 minutes a day social networking has an important function.
Social networking sites provide a platform for us to expand our Internet footprint. Social networking helps strengthen your online profile and can be used to build inbound links. Any time you create a profile with a … (17 comments)
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Plurk Review - 07/03/08 09:13 AM
Plurk Review
I have been experimenting with Plurk for several weeks now and I have found that I really like it better than Twitter. I am not alone in that opinion. Many of the highly trafficked bloggers recently have been posting on Plurk and it is getting excellent reviews. I recently read stories about Plurk on Problogger, Mashable, and Techipedia there is no doubt that these blogs will bring an audience and contributors to Plurk. If Plurk gets this kind of push from the blogosphere it will gain traction quickly.
One of the obstacles Plurk needs to overcome … (15 comments)
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Commitment to Success - 07/02/08 09:02 AM
Commitment to Success
Commitment: The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons: a deep commitment to liberal policies; a profound commitment to the family. Source: answers.com
It is very easy for people to say they want to be successful. It is human nature; we all want to be successful and get the rewards that come with it. There are some people that have the ability to on sheer will power alone achieve it. For the rest of us it requires inspiration and perspiration. What is needed to succeed … (9 comments)
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Onpage SEO Tips - 07/01/08 03:46 PM
Onpage SEO Tips
There are many exercises, analysis and optimization techniques you can apply to your websites and blog. None is more important than writing quality content, providing useful tools, and most importantly solutions your visitors are searching for. So content is king right? Wrong CONVERSION is king. Is it one thing to work hard to generate traffic but the trick is to maximize that traffic and convert it into prospects, clients, and sales, but that is for another post.
Here are five on-page SEO tips that can help improve your search engine optimization results:
Valid HTML, CSS, … (17 comments)
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