2013
In SEO, It s Not What You Do, It s How You Do It
For years (perhaps as long as I ve been in this industry), I ve read comments all over the web about how anyone can do SEO and/or the obligatory don t waste your money on an SEO expert.
FTC Sends Letter to Search Engines Regarding Disclosure
The FTC has sent an updated letter to the search engines about disclosure of paid ads versus natural search results. I ve analyzed the letter, and here is what you need to know.
5 Common Driving Distractions that Could Cause an Accident
We all lead busy lives and when we get in the car, things don’t just automatically turn off. Our busy lives keep on rolling as we move down the road so it’s common for many people to continue to multitask behind the wheel. The problem with this is that when you’re driving, you are operating a large vehicle that has the capacity to seriously i
2012
Home Depot Caught Promoting Questionable Linking Tactics
Home Depot, the home improvement “big box” retailer, has been caught promoting what I call “questionable” link tactics and providing false information to their vendors. In an email to their vendors (specifically those who provide installation services), a representative from Home Depot encourages their vendors to link to specific pages on Home Depo
2011
Google Acquires Illegal Google Plus .com IDN Domain Name
In an effort to protect their Google Plus social network, Google recently acquired .com. The problem is that .com, aka xn--dra.com is not allowed. It s an illegal domain name. IDN characters are not allowed or available in the .com TLD. Google, what were you thinking when you purchased this IDN .com domain name? I hope you did not pay too much f
Microsoft Moves Synsup Labs Domain Names
In April 2011 I first reported that Microsoft had acquired 47 domain names related to something (a brand or a company) named Synsup Labs. Those domain names had previously been pointed to the Bing.com search results. Now, the total number of domain names related to Synsup Labs that Microsoft owns is an even 50 domain names, and a name server has be
Microsoft Acquires 47 SynsupLabs Domain Names
In an interesting acquisition today by Microsoft, the company acquired 47 domain names and has pointed them to the Bing.com search engine. I usually watch the list of Microsoft domain names and have not seen such a large acquisition of new domain names in a long time. Perhaps this is the indication of a new product, a new service, or upcoming proje
2010
Facebook Chat Client Launches Today
As a self confessed laptop or computer nerd, what particularly impresses me about this Facebook client is both its reliability when related to Facebook chat along with the ease with which you ll be able to customize the shopper. As an example, the Facebook chat client’s intuitive interface makes customizing shortcuts a breeze; I like that I can hot
How to Properly Redirect a Domain Name
I recently received an email asking a question about redirecting a domain name that he had recently purchased. Here is his email and my detailed response about how to properly redirect a domain name.
List of 683 .EDU Blogs Worth Commenting On
I ve taken various lists from a few different places, checked all the links to see if they re still valid, and came up with a list of 683 .EDU blogs that are worth commenting on if you want a backlink from an .EDU site.
2009
Floating Versus Glue and Nail down Hardwood Floors
There are three different types of installations regarding an engineered hardwood. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, yet all three have a wide spectrum of species and stains. In the following, I will discuss the three types, and moreover, how each system is different than the next.
2008
Does Your Air Conditioner Repair Person Have A Blog?
I live in Texas and it gets hot here, so having an air conditioner on the fritz is a serious condition. Does your AC repair guy have a blog?
What I am Up to
I am still enjoying the sugar high off our Cookies By Design treats that they so generously donated to Steph’s baby shower this weekend. They were a hit, so look for more about them in an upcoming Baby Shower guide from Mama Speaks.
Adventures in Babywearing: Adventures In Surprises
What started off as an awesome local Mama Speaks getaway to the spa and then slumber party back at Ashlee s turned into this huge event, of which I had absolutely NO CLUE, when we got back from breakfast yesterday morning. (I am so thankful I brought a cute dress and earrings to wear.)
Capri by the Lake: Cookies by Design at the Baby Shower
This weekend, I had the opportunity to be apart of an awesome baby shower for my friend Steph. You can check out some pictures of the little shin-dig and all the fun we had over here.
Cougar fever is becoming an epidemic
Damn, the cougars in Hollywood are going after the young pups like crazy. I ain t mad at cha. Young fellas, get some of that money and aging cougars, enjoy all the fresh, young meat that you can. Old guys, too bad, so sad.
Digg Down Today and Other Social Media Revelations
For many years now, I have always been a fan of creating custom, unique 404 error pages. I have also, at the same time, been rather annoyed that a site as large as Digg can consistently serve up an error page like the one below.
How Much Can I Save If I Unplug Something?
All you need to do is plug any of your appliances or household devices into the Kill-A-Watt and this innovative little device will provide you with more data than is necessary at an accuracy rate of 2%.
Technology And Internet, A Hot Trend In Shaping Globalization
In order to get an overall sense of what globalization is we must examine the trends that are shaping globalization today. Among the most prominent trends that I believe shape globalization is Technology and Internet, Shifting of Economic Powers, the Growth of World Population, and Outsourcing.
5 Things Shoppers Do Not Want from Online Retailers
Here is a list of 5 things that I feel hinders my online shopping experiences, and make me think twice before making an online purchase.
2007
Post PubCon Post, Back to Work And Best Wishes For 2008
December has been a crazy month for Anna and me. We jetted off to PubCon Vegas at the start of the month and had an amazing conference. Rand deserves a special mention for his werewolf’s party and David Klein for arranging the poker competition. I managed to keep in for a respectable distance before loosing out to SEOMoz’s Rebecca. Though I picked up some tips from sitting next to poker demons Merrick and Mario Lozano (PRleap) so expect a better showing next year.
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