WordPress SEO and Blog Marketing

I install WordPress a lot. Unfortunately, there are some things that I don’t care for with the current WordPress default installation files. Continue reading »

I know the title should be changed to something like “almost weekly, but probably monthly” summary, but I figure that title would be too long. In any event, here’s this week’s newsletter mailing for those who missed it.

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1. Introduction
2. Solving Google’s SEO Puzzle
3. Around the Blog
4. Seeking Guest Bloggers
5. Super Affiliate Handbook Giveaway Winner
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Hello and happy Monday!

I hope your week has started off well and only continues to
up from there.

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2. Solving Google’s SEO Puzzle
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While making my rounds this morning, I came across a report
that piqued my interest. It was all about leaping to the top
of Google for specific niches:
http://www.optiniche.com/read/dominating-google/

Despite being somewhat wary, I decided to plunk down the
cash to see if it was worth recommending. I printed it and
have just finished reading and all I can say right now is:
0_o (translated: shock & awe) Continue reading »

Do your trackbacks display before your comments?

Since learning that comments can be separated from pingbacks/trackbacks, many bloggers have adopted the format. However, there are some blogs which put the pingbacks/trackbacks before the comments and if you run a popular blog, this can be a pain for your readers who wish to leave their own thoughts. Continue reading »

I feel now is a great time to revisit the topic of blog comment policies. A while ago, I published an entry outlining how to develop a blog comment policy for your own website using my comment policy as an example, so this entry isn’t necessarily about how to craft one (that’s already been handled), but more to those who actually comment. Continue reading »

If you’ve been online for any length of time, chances are you already know you need inbound links if you want your website to be noticed by the search engines.

Some search engine specialists don’t even recommend submitting your sites manually anymore - just get links, links, and more links.

But, wait. Before you run out to the link farm nearest you, there is more to it.

The key is to get high quality inbound links. One-way links from well established sites should be your ultimate link building goal.

After setting that goal, you may realize achieving it is easier said than done. It requires effort. Often, creative effort.

People Love Freebies

Some companies pay hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars for quality links, but Adagio Teas can acquire thousands of inbound links simply by giving away a $20 tea brewer and some sample teas.

Hardly seems fair, does it? Continue reading »