Archive for August, 2006

The worst thing about Google

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

Google does something that I really hate. They base way to much of their algo on unknown historical data, and once they get info about your website screwed up, you're screwed. They don't seem to ever get over Supplemental pages, they just hang onto them forever. I've ...

Google goes after Microsoft with new suite of applications

Monday, August 28th, 2006

Google has been into the idea of making web applications that operate like an O/S for awhile. And it's hard to argue with the logic. They can pick up new customers and hurt Microsoft in the process. That's they type of one two punch that any company ...

Web 2.0 is played out for real

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

Alright, let's face some of the facts. Ajax interfaces are cool, and functionality is King, but these lamer Web 2.0 websites appearing daily now seem exactly the same. No wonder Michael Arrington is expanding out of just chronicling Web 2.0, he already knows the end must be near. ...

7 top internet marketing myths

Friday, August 25th, 2006

Everyone is on the internet marketing bandwagon these days. From mom and pop stores to the biggest global corporations, everyone wants a piece of the pie online. But you also find a lot of mis-information concerning internet marketing. Here's 10 misconceptions to watch out for. 1) Internet marketing ...

New backlink totals are up at 64.233.187.104

Thursday, August 24th, 2006

I'm not a real big checker of Google Data Centers, but there are changes afoot concerning backlinks. Check out 64.233.187.104 to see the new backlinks. This is a typical strange backlink update from our friends at Google. These links are a "random sample" of the links you have, so ...

Key to online success - controlling expenses

Monday, August 21st, 2006

I rarely ever see anyone talking about this online and it's key. The advantage of operating an online business is the low cost structure. I see more and more companies lately that appear to fly in the face of that wisdom. They start up with large staffs ...

Bloggers are not the masses

Sunday, August 20th, 2006

More proof that the bloggers have power, but don't really represent the masses. Snakes on a Plane had a tough opening, despite the major publicity the movie received in the blogosphere. A much bigger crowd had been expected, due the online interest: But filmmaking-by-Internet committee has its limits. Industry ...

Calling all commenters - I need a favor

Friday, August 18th, 2006

Anyone out there. I don't care who you are, and if you've never commented before, but do me a favor and make a comment. I can't take another day of looking at "Scott's" negative diatribe about Web 2.0 on the "Get Recent Comments" section of the Sidebar. ...

Looking for bloggers and SEOs to interview

Thursday, August 17th, 2006

Right now, there are two ongoing interview series on the Blog Republic. This is a way for 1) people to learn more about the field and 2) allow the blogger or SEO to gain some exposure. The SootleDir 6 Question SEO Interview Series is brand new, with only a few ...

Key to long term link building success

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006

Most people you run into online will agree that a ton of incoming links is important for any website. They'll suggest ideas on you can acquire links, but I think it's important to take a look at the long term picture. Successful websites always gain links, even over ...