Wow, WordPress 2.8.5 was released only three short weeks ago. So what’s the deal? Well, it looks like just another “recommended” security release that addresses two issues: Security problem for logged in users with posting privileges. If you are the only author and/or really trust all other authors, this doesn’t really affect you. Problem with [...]
Archive for November, 2009
WordPress 2.8.6 released
Nov 13
Remember when you first signed up for Twitter and started following people? Eventually you realize that one method to build a following is to follow as many people as possible hoping that they’ll follow you back. In theory, that works but it doesn’t last forever. Twitter stops you at 2000 Once you hit 2000 followers, [...]
How many of you have asked your friends and family to swing by your blog? OK, of those who actually stopped by, how many of them actually read more than one article? How many left a comment? How many returned without you asking them again? Chances are, if your friends and family are like most [...]
If you’ve been following along, you should know by now that leaving comments on other blogs can boost your traffic. Obviously, it can help directly by others seeing your comment and clicking on your link to arrive at your site. But what about an indirect benefit? Susan made a comment yesterday on my link building [...]
I’m sure you already know that having quality inbound links (i.e. backlinks) help boost your blog rankings. That means having links from trusted websites in your niche is a big deal. So if you have a sports-related blog, getting a backlink from espn.com would pretty much make your site royalty. I know what you’re thinking, [...]
Several weeks ago, I asked you a tough question: Are you in the top 10% of bloggers who can survive six months? However, one question I didn’t ask was whether you’re even going to make it through the three month milestone! Based on what I’ve seen just from my blogging peers, the drop-off is huge. [...]
In this last installment of the brand identity article series, I want to describe other efforts you should strive for to build long-term recognition. After learning more about brand identity from Brand identity, part I – And you are special because…? and taking a few moments to complete everything from the Brand identity, part II [...]
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