Wait a second. It looks like the playing field has changed. In my previous article about the importance of anchor text I recommended using the same anchor text consistently across all your articles and directory posts. I said that over time this would show Google that you are the authority for a given keyword phrase. [...]
Autoplay Youtube Videos Suck
November 27, 2010 By 12 Comments
Looking to upset your readers? Then you need to set your website to autoplay YouTube videos. If you’re thinking of setting your website’s video setting to autoplay don’t. You’ll be sacrificing readers. Having a video that automatically starts the moment a visitor arrives on your site is a bad idea. Do Not AutoPlay YouTube Videos [...]
Anchor Text Improves SEO
October 25, 2010 By 8 Comments
Links are the currency of the internet. Links create and build reputations, greasing the internet with every click. In fact Google’s all powerful algorithm is primarily based on link authority. It’s powerful stuff. It’s not just the link itself that carries the SEO power. It’s the text within the link that carries the Google juice. [...]
Elance vs vWorker Review
October 11, 2010 By 12 Comments
Elance and vWorker (formally RentaCoder) are the two of the most popular outsourcing sites on the internet. I have used both sites for over a dozen projects, ranging from logo design, copywriting, website coding and graphic design. I’ve been satisfied every time. But which one is the best for you? To understand which site is [...]
What is a Gravatar Avatar?
September 13, 2010 By 10 Comments
If you run a blog, or visit other blogs you’re bound to come across comments that users post after articles. This social interaction is to be encouraged, as it strengthens relationships with readers and rewards popular sites with more Google juice. You’ve probably noticed little pictures beside these comments. These pictures are called avatars. They [...]
Become an A+ Favicon Generator
July 31, 2010 By 5 Comments
As discussed in what is a favicon, a favicon is a small 16×16 pixel icon that represents your website. Now that you know the benefits of a favicon, it’s time to get cracking and become an A+ favicon generator. Understanding the Favicon File Format To ensure favicons are compatible with all internet browsers, they are [...]
What is a Favicon
July 25, 2010 By 9 Comments
Have you heard the term favicon before? Or does it make you shrug your shoulders and ask ‘what is a favicon?‘ Well you’ve come to the right place. A favicon is a small little icon (16 x 16 pixels) which represents your website. The term favicon is an abbreviation of ‘favourites icon’. Why a Favicon [...]
Paint Net How To Tutorial
July 11, 2010 By 2 Comments
It’s time to get stuck into a Paint Net how to tutorial. As discussed previously, Paint Net is a free Photoshop alternative. And a powerful one at that. Now that you’ve taken a minute to download Paint Net it’s time to get in the driving seat and gain an understanding of the fundamentals and the [...]
A Free Photoshop Alternative
July 5, 2010 By 19 Comments
Photoshop is the benchmark in quality image manipulation. It also costs hundreds of dollars. Thankfully there is a free Photoshop alternative that can more than serve the needs of an ambitious small business owner. The free software I recommend is Paint.NET. It’s essentially a super version of Microsoft Paint. Paint.NET was created under the close [...]
Choosing the Best Domain Name
June 28, 2010 By 17 Comments
As you start planning and creating a website, it can be difficult to settle on the best domain name. It’s important not to rush into a name. By taking a few minutes to assess your best website name, you can get the edge over your small business competition. Below are key factors you need to [...]
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