Yesterday I wrote about my experience with the 2000 Bloggers meme, in which I cited Tony Hung's ‘2000 Bloggers' is Over - An Exercise in Link ‘Building' At Its Most Useless and Pathetic. My post and some great comments have created quite a buzz. Now I don't think that 2000 Bloggers, or … Read more about 2000 Bloggers – The Gift That Keeps On Giving
The Best Free Web-based Apps
I'm finding it's often good to take Mike Arrington's lead. Early last month, he ran a spot called, 2007: Web 2.0 Companies I Can't Live Without. I've been wanting to do this ever since I read his post, but haven't found the time. So today's the day. Lots of folks followed up. I found it on through … Read more about The Best Free Web-based Apps
Can I Call You 'My Audience?'
Hi. You're reading my blog and thank you. Just so you know, I consider you part of my audience. Ideally, I'd like my blog to add enough value to your life and business that you choose become a regular reader. And it would be great if you get my feed and check me out on a regular basis; leaving … Read more about Can I Call You 'My Audience?'
How My Traffic Doubled in Two Weeks
Being a web business developer, I know quite a bit about strategy, planning and marketing a static small business website. I know how to drive traffic and convert that traffic down a marketing pipeline into your products and services. It's basically just a formula, mostly. Over the years I've seen … Read more about How My Traffic Doubled in Two Weeks
Why Would I Possibly Want to Link to My Competition?
Think about it, you've worked so hard to get that visitor to your site. You've designed, edited, optimized and submitted your site 'til it's just right. Now that you've 'got 'em,' you need to keep 'em, right? You gotta convert 'em! And the last thing you want 'em to do is leave your site for the … Read more about Why Would I Possibly Want to Link to My Competition?
The Foundation of Blogging Success – Part 5: Focus
Finally, we're to part 5 of my comments on "the five prerequisites for having a successful blog" from ProBlogger written by Tony Hung of DeepJiveInterests. Doing these comments in five parts was an experiment - one that I don't think I'll repeat anytime soon. While I love the topic, it became a bit … Read more about The Foundation of Blogging Success – Part 5: Focus
The Foundation of Blogging Success – Part 3: Be Interesting
In part 3 of my comments on a really good post from ProBlogger written by Tony Hung of DeepJiveInterests about what he calls "the five prerequisites for having a successful blog." One key...be interesting. “Interesting†doesn't mean being something your not. Nor does it mean trying to be … Read more about The Foundation of Blogging Success – Part 3: Be Interesting
Video Tutorial: Trackbacking with WordPress
Here's a pretty good video done by Jack Humphrey at The Friday Traffic Report. I found this video on YouTube. Check it out. If you don't know what trackbacks are, how to create them and what marketing advantages they provide, Jack does a pretty good job with this … Read more about Video Tutorial: Trackbacking with WordPress
Business, It's a Family Affair
As many of you already know my wife and I had our second child, a son a few months ago. His name is Ahmed Dawud Miracle. He's now four months old and doing great adjusting to life, as my daughter says, "outside the womb." The birth of my son has led to great adjustments for me, my wife and … Read more about Business, It's a Family Affair
Distribute Your Content and They Will Come
Your website is done. Your content is really good. Your design is elegant and complements to your content beautifully. You've set up your enewsletter campaign with a great giveaway. Now, all you need is traffic. So how do you get it. The answer is obvious, right? You need to get in the search … Read more about Distribute Your Content and They Will Come
Is Your Site Relevant?
You have a website and need to know how to "get in the search engines." Or, you are just starting a website and need to know the same thing. The bottom line is, whether you have a website or just beginning, you need visitors. Conventional wisdom says get listed for some search terms (often called … Read more about Is Your Site Relevant?
Small Business Marketing Question: What's Your Email Address?
Last week, a man named John contacted me to inquire about building him a website. He used the FREE 30-Minute Initial Consultation form on my website to set up our initial appointment and to tell me a bit about his business needs. John and I met by phone a few days later. At the end of our phone … Read more about Small Business Marketing Question: What's Your Email Address?