I follow quite a few blogs, and I like to comment on posts I find interesting. What irritates me, though, is that some blog owners don’t utilize any sort of “threading” within comments. No “@” replies utilized, either. This can be very annoying.
Not sure what I mean? Here’s an example:
Notice my reply is indented in and is contained within the original comment. This is considered a threaded comment, and any new replies act the same way, getting indented even further in. In this way, the replies are obvious and aren’t mistaken with new comments that aren’t a reply to [...] Continue Reading…
If you’re in the process of getting a site designed (or even redesigned) for SEO purposes, you might be hearing the term ‘call to action’ quite frequently, but might be unsure about what it means.
A ‘call to action’ is a way of getting visitors to your site to undertake some kind of action as a result of reading or seeing something on your site. For example, a ‘Join our Facebook page’ button could inspire the visitor click on this button to view your Facebook page, and if they like what they see, to join it. A lot of visitors [...] Continue Reading…
At the beginning of every month I do a recap of last month’s blog posts. I also include a few of my favorite blog posts from other bloggers I follow. This gives you a chance to catch up on any posts you may have missed here, and you also get to check out some awesome bloggers that provide valuable content that’s worth reading.
I always recommend leaving a comment on any posts you find helpful. Comments are also great if you have a question you’d like to ask. Either way, they let the blog owner know you appreciate their time [...] Continue Reading…
Imagine for a moment…
You’ve spent hours and hours, possibly even days on end building backlinks to your website. And, not just any backlinks. These backlinks are on high Page Rank and authority sites. Maybe even on blogs and forums you visit regularly.
But…
Days go by. Your website’s position in Google hasn’t increased a bit, or has gone up very little. All of that time and energy spent building those links seems worthless.
Does this sound familiar?
I, as many others, deal with this issue all the time. It’s not entirely our fault, but it’s not all Google’s fault, either.
I’ve been getting asked [...] Continue Reading…
The following is a guest post by Kaushal Gandhi. If you would like to write for this blog, please check out the guidelines here.
As an online blogger, you need to know your unique advantage that sets you apart from fellow-bloggers and constantly provide extra value, over your competitors, to build a strong and loyal visitor-base. That apart, increasing your web traffic is crucial to your longevity in blogosphere. Online tie-ups help deliver that extra value, giving you a leading edge.
Top Benefits of Online Alliances
Expands Your Audience Profile
This gives you easy access to a new set of readers. Browse through [...] Continue Reading…
I’ve been blogging for roughly three years now. I can still remember my first official post on this blog (back in October 2008). Brings back memories. Mainly how little I really knew at that time about blogging, and marketing an online business. Things sure have changed since then.
I spent a lot of time learning and mastering various strategies, some of which have changed during the past few years. That’s what happens when the internet evolves – we must change with the times.
Reflecting back, there is a lot for me to be thankful for, both as a blogger and internet [...] Continue Reading…
The following is a guest post by Shaun Connell. If you would like to write for this blog, please checkout the guidelines here.
I’ve been working from home for three years now. It’s been a bumpy ride, lot’s of stress, lot’s of fun, and lot’s of work — and it’s been worth it. But like most work-from-homers, looking back, I see many things I didn’t know when I first got started that I desperately wish I did know.
That’s what this post is about — the stuff I wish I knew when I first started.
1. How Much Work It Takes
When I [...] Continue Reading…
The following is a guest post by Carmen Rane Hudson. If you would like to write for this blog, please check out the guidelines here.
Freelance writing provides a wonderful opportunity for people who want to work from home. However, building a successful freelance career is about more than getting the words on paper. Some of the most helpful skills a freelance writer can possess are not writing skills at all. These “other skills” are the skills that can set you apart from your competition and help you land more jobs. Here are 4 skills that will help keep those [...] Continue Reading…
If you were looking for last month’s roundup, you didn’t miss it. I’m skipping it this month as things were hectic. I apologize if you were looking forward to it, but there is an awesome Archives section which you can browse posts by month, so have at it. 
One reason I’ve been busy is that I took a vacation this past weekend during the Labor Day holiday. I had the privilege of going to Rehoboth Beach, Delware with my girlfriend and some friends. We had a great time camping out and spending time on the beach. The weather was [...] Continue Reading…
The following is a guest post by Scott Lindsay. If you would like to write for this blog, please check out the guidelines here.
The cost of health insurance is a deterrent for many people who would love to work from home. However, without it, the cost of medical treatment and hospitalization could spell financial ruin for many families. It is the single reason why at least one of the parents in a family looks for employment outside the home. The need has become compounded in recent years with the huge numbers of people who [...] Continue Reading…
