I just completed A List Apart's Web Design Survey 2007. Simple set of 37 questions. Probably took me 7 minutes to complete. I had been avoiding it. So what changed my mind? First it was reminding me by showing up in my reader in a few places. So I took at look at ALA's survey page and got the … Read more about I Took ALA's Web Survey
Will You Read A Blogging Magazine?
Did you hear that there's a new magazine specifically for us bloggers (and podcasters)? Yeah, that's right. Blogger & Podcaster officially launched its first issue a few days back. I've poked throught the first issue, which features our good friend Robert Scoble talking about podcasting (nice … Read more about Will You Read A Blogging Magazine?
What Is Your Contribution?
As far back as I can remember I've wanted to make a difference in people's lives. When I was 3 years old, I told my parents I was going to be a firefighter so I could "make people's houses not burn down." Around 10 I decided I wanted to be a doctor so I could help sick kids. By the time I was on my … Read more about What Is Your Contribution?
My Blog Should Load Faster Now…
I've been noticing two problems with my blog the past month or so. One, the load times would often be slower than I would expect. I tried making design tweaks and changing plugins. No change. So I turned to my host and asked them about my database server. Sure enough, I was told that the server was … Read more about My Blog Should Load Faster Now…
Remove Nofollow from Movable Type
I've been talking a bunch about removing the rel=nofollow code from links made in comments. If your remember, nofollow keeps Google and other search bots from following the links made in your comments - meaning, no link love to your commenters. Well, Andy Beard started the campaign to get people to … Read more about Remove Nofollow from Movable Type
Who Else Wants To Exchange Technorati Favorites With Me?
UPDATE: I am no longer participating in this meme. We all want more traffic, right? Well, I've been watching my friend Garry Conn participate in Dosh Dosh's Ultimate Technorati Favorites Exchange. Gary has seen huge traffic increases. As have a number of other bloggers. … Read more about Who Else Wants To Exchange Technorati Favorites With Me?
How Can Failure Liberate Us?
If I'm honest with myself (and you), I've failed at more things in my life than I've succeed. Yeah sure, if I look at my life over time, nothing's really been a failure. I've succeeded at number of things from sports to business, mountain climbing to blogging. But when I look at each, individual … Read more about How Can Failure Liberate Us?
Is Blogging The Next Starbucks?
The other day, I ran into Starbucks to grab a latte. It was mid-afternoon on a Saturday and, as usual, Starbucks was hoppin'. As I waited for my coffee, I looked around. Every table and seat was filled with people talking with each other. I gently tuned into the conversations that were close by … Read more about Is Blogging The Next Starbucks?
A Day of Silence
The news of the violence at Virginia Tech yesterday is still fresh on my heart this morning. In honor of those who have died and been injured I'm taking a day of silence. So no other other post today. Instead, I'm taking the time I would write a post to reflect on, contemplate about and pray for … Read more about A Day of Silence
Guess Who Left The 1000th Comment On My Blog?
Back on March 28 I wrote about how you've helped me create some good conversations. The day before I received my 750th comment - which I felt was a big milestone. Then Phil inspired me by writing about his 1000th comment from Carma Dutra. And now, less than three weeks later, and I'm thank you for … Read more about Guess Who Left The 1000th Comment On My Blog?
Are You Going to SOBCon07?
You know, I've never really been one for conferences. Outside of MacWorld in San Francisco, they've never really lived up to the hype. So while I still go to conference from time to time, it's often without much excitement. Yet, as SOBCon07 gets closer, I can't help but be excited. I going to get … Read more about Are You Going to SOBCon07?
You Comment, I Follow You. Or At Least Google Will
For a few weeks I've been on a campaign to rid the blogosphere of the dreaded nofollow attribute. Of course, I didn't start this. But I'm convinced that nofollow must go. So much so that I've been asking everyone I know to spread the word. A few days ago, Randa Clay had the great idea of creating a … Read more about You Comment, I Follow You. Or At Least Google Will
