Archive for July, 2010

Gravatar: Why I want you to have one – and it’s not what you think

First, if you don’t have a gravatar already, please go to gravatar.com and get one. It takes all of five minutes. Now, let’s move on. How many comments are left on your site daily that don’t have a gravatar? I would say that no matter who you are, somewhere around 30-60% is pretty common. … [...]

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Google AdSense: text vs. image ads

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Those of you who have tried Google AdSense (let’s face it, who hasn’t?) had to make an important decision at one point — “Should I go with an all text ad or an image ad?” Ironically, many people start by letting Google choose by simply selecting the ‘Text and image ads’, which is the default [...]

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What exercising can teach you about blogging

How many of you exercise on a regular basis? If you do, then you certainly understand that persistence pays off. But there’s more to the formula. As someone who has been blogging and exercising for many years, I’ve come across some major similarities. If you’re not fully committed, you might as well not do … [...]

Don’t be afraid to ask your visitors to do something

How many times have you been to a site where you didn’t know what to do next? I mean, you’re looking for a job but there’s no Apply Here button. Or you really like a company’s service offerings but there’s no Contact Us link. Or… well, you get the point. One of the … Related [...]

What separates successful bloggers from everyone else

Do you know what it really takes to run a successful site? The answers may surprise you. It’s not an uncanny technical skill or a tremendous wealth of internet knowledge or a marketing degree or a boatload of cash. As a blogger who has been in the web space for over a … Related Posts [...]

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