Doorway pages that redirect us without explanation, synthetic pages auto-generated by software, pages like toilet paper containing nothing but links, pages without exits except an ad to click, pages with ads disguised as menus, pages containing long lists of every conceivable search query but no information. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for January, 2007
Seo’s vs. Spammers (Cowards)
On January - 29 - 2007
People Empowered By Web, Not Business
On January - 25 - 2007
Business does not drive the web, people do.
Most businesses miss this, and in part, what I believe, contributed to the Dot.com implosion. Companies saw the web only as a new marketing opportunity to sell more widgets. Read the rest of this entry »
Building Authority Websites The Right Way
On January - 22 - 2007
Authority is an “accepted source of expert information and advice”.
On the web, a link to a page is a vote, and its existence is because the site linked to is found to be useful and informative – in a perfect world. So, if more sites link to it, it becomes authoritative. Read the rest of this entry »
Graywolf Blog Hacked – Shared Feeling Of Rape
On January - 17 - 2007
I feel bad for Graywolf being hacked. He was on the hitlist of a proclaimed white hat seo. After this happened to me I understand the “icky feeling” of being violated.
You gave me the notice I needed to update my stuff, thanks for that, at least. Read the rest of this entry »
Content Demoted To Queen
On January - 16 - 2007
Every SEO regurgitates the phrase “Content is King” but I think the claim needs revaluation.
Search engine gurus have spouted the phrase for quite a while, but have you noticed just how many sites are ranking with very little, or scraped content? Read the rest of this entry »
Apple Does It Again With iPhone!
On January - 9 - 2007
Apple always amazes us, they have stated that they aren’t computer or software manufactures, but innovators.
Apple announced the long rumored iPhone today – and it blows away the dreams of mac fans. The iPhone is revolutionary. Read the rest of this entry »
Denver Survives Weather Without Crying
On January - 8 - 2007
I didn’t write this, it came to me in an email floatin’ around and am compelled to share it – credit to the unknown author.
Weather Bulletin – Denver Read the rest of this entry »
Some Web Copy Kung Fu
On January - 8 - 2007
People seem to go to greater lengths to keep from losing something they have than they would to acquire something they don’t.
The old adage “Fear of loss is greater than the desire for gain” is very true when writing web copy designed to sell. Read the rest of this entry »
Another Babe Clone
On January - 5 - 2007
I wrote a silly article in November about using template pics for a website, and how they can hurt you when it comes to trust on the internet.
Well, I found her again, not my favorite customer service babe, but she’s getting very popular. This one is from a real estate service – this chick has so many jobs!
New Office Attitudes for 2007
On January - 3 - 2007
I’ve been told I’m a little sarcastic in my articles – that’s not sarcasm, but confidence. Ok, sarcasm too. So, to keep things light I’m ordering some new office posters.
We’ve all seen those things – the rowboats visually presenting a “teamwork” metaphor and other silly things to “motivate” the 8-5 corporate soldiers.
