It looks like I'm having some hosting problems with my current web host. And not only are there problems, but they seem unwilling to help me solve them - even though the great majority of the problems point to their servers. I'm not going to name their name them just yet - just in case they change … Read more about Who Is Your Web Host?
Is Web 2.0 Causing Bad Design?
This week, usability guru Jakob Nielsen suggested to the BBC that Web 2.0 was neglecting good design. According to the BBC website: He warned that the rush to make webpages more dynamic often meant users were badly served. He said sites peppered with personalisation tools were in danger of … Read more about Is Web 2.0 Causing Bad Design?
Should I Begin Billing You For NoFollow Links?
If you've found my blog you likely know that I'm a huge proponent of removing nofollow from comments. What's this mean? Basically, it means by removing the nofollow attribute in comment links, Google and other search bots will follow links placed in comments - giving all commenters link love. For … Read more about Should I Begin Billing You For NoFollow Links?
I Know When To Quit.
I have a confession to make...I've been confused lately. I've lost my focus. I've started writing posts that weren't about the conversation I want to have with you. I've been a bit more preachy and perhaps slightly authoritative lately. But that's not me. Well, okay, part of it is me (oops, … Read more about I Know When To Quit.
Small Business Strategy: Do You Know When To Quit?
According to Seth Godin, we quit things all the time. Most of us aren't studying ballet or trigonomety any more. We quit. Likely, we quit at the right time. But as business owners do we know when to quit? Can we identify the right time to stop what we're doing and head in another direction? Seth … Read more about Small Business Strategy: Do You Know When To Quit?
Would You Rather Be A King Or A Fool?
A while back I posted a video and wrote a bit about The Story of the Fisher King - a story about a boy who is wounded by his grand desires and how that boy, as a man, is healed of his pain not by doctors or great healers, but by a simple-minded fool... (The story) begins with the Fisher King as a … Read more about Would You Rather Be A King Or A Fool?
I Only Knew You Were Thirsty
Have you seen the movie The Fisher King? The movie follows an arrogant ex-radio shock jock (Jeff Bridges) as he attempts to redeem himself for his role in the murder of a homeless man's (Robin William) wife. The story weaves in and out of the Arthurian Legend of the Wounded King who was trusted in … Read more about I Only Knew You Were Thirsty
More Than 10 Ways You Can Waste Time Blogging
My friend Easton Ellsworth posted a neat article yesterday...When Is Blogging A Waste of Time? 10 Nasty Examples. When you publish a blog post that provides little or no value to your target audience. When your blog has no clear target audience. When you are only pretending to be "blogging" … Read more about More Than 10 Ways You Can Waste Time Blogging
See How Interruption Marketing Is Turning Away Your Customers
Continuing with what now appears to be my David Armano Appreciate Week, I found this great video on his site yesterday and I couldn't pass up sharing it with you. Take a look (if you can't see the video in your feed - get to my site and give it a watch)... [dailymotion 2GmmbZVgEW8Wle4gE] Bring the … Read more about See How Interruption Marketing Is Turning Away Your Customers
What Are You Here To Add?
I recently wrote a post for Darren's latest Writing Project called 5 Inspirational Quotes for Conversational Blogging. It sparked a great conversation from people such as Shelly Kneupper Tucker, Jean Browman, Eli James, Mr Besilly, Derick from Reader Meet Author and a number of other folks. Of … Read more about What Are You Here To Add?
Small Business Productivity: How to Read News Fast
This morning I Steve Rubel had a video interview that Tim Ferriss did with Robert Scoble. Tim, of course, is the author of the very interesting book, The 4 Hour Workweek. Still haven't read it. It's buried under the stack of books I've yet to get too. Anyhow, Tim interviewed Scoble on how he … Read more about Small Business Productivity: How to Read News Fast
Business Blogging Advice: You're Not a Blogger
There I was sitting at SOBCon07 over the weekend enjoying the speakers and the conversations they started. Soaking in all kinds of great ideas for taking my blog the conversation (and my business) to the next level. Then, out of nowhere he said it...what's been on my mind since I began writing … Read more about Business Blogging Advice: You're Not a Blogger
