Griz explains why he's feeling a bit reluctant about providing in-depth case studies of different website monetization techniques. In a nutshell, he's been burned in the past by individuals that have (in one way or another) used his advice against him. Let's hope he finds a solution to this dilemma because his advice is al

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I love limericks. They're quick and fun to write and don't require a lot of thought. My kind of poetry. As such, I've started a limerick at my site that I want you to help me finish. The limerick is about blogging and all you have to do is provide one line. The line can include a link to a blog, a reference to a blogger

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Here's my Ode to the Blogrush widget, sung to the tune of Bob Hope's "Thanks for the Memories":
T H A N K S for the memories, just 21 visitors sent, your widget made no dent,
I've learned a lot, you loved me not, your

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At long last, the answers you’ve been anxiously awaiting are here.Yes, I know it’s been tough not knowing if you completed the puzzle correctly.Frankly I can’t begin to imagine the anxiety, the anticipation, the sheer . . . boredom you must have felt. So without further ado, I present to you the answers to the SEO Crossword Puz

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You heard me, I hate Wordpress upgrades. They baffle and frustrate me. They're not intuitive, they tend to break my site, and I end up stress eating as a result. You know how you feel when you go to a new hairdresser or barber? You walk to their chair not knowing what you'll get but you DO know there's a strong chance th

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Think you know a lot about SEO? Yes? Been keeping up with the recent articles written by Vic, Court, and The Grizz? Another yes? Well let's see if you've really been paying attention. See how quickly you can solve this SEO Crossword Puzzle without searching for the information. I'll post the answers sometime next week. Good luck and

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How important is it to eliminate duplicate content? Until recently I've not tried to sniff out all of the places where identical content might reside. And even then, I stumbled upon the duplications: I was simply reviewing two of my first blogs to determine when they were created. It's then that I realized they were chock-full of duplica

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If you're ever stuck for something to blog about you might consider scrolling through some of the hundreds of spam mail you receive each day. Sure, most of us simply delete them but take a moment to look at some of those email titles. Since email spammers have to get your attention they've gotten pretty good at writing catchy titles. Wit

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Here's a post by one of the funniest bloggers around. If you've not read the blog titled “Boobs, Injuries, and Dr. Pepper” believe me, you've been missing out on a daily belly laugh. Crystal’s stories about the outrageous events that occur in her daily life are truly hilarious. Check out this recent post on her crazy New Year's Resolut

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With most blog contests, you have to exert some effort in order to enter: submit comments, write a post about the contest, subscribe to an RSS feed, etc.rnrnWhat if all you had to do was access the site where the contest was being held? Sound too good to be true? It's not. Wikigiz is holding a contest where visiting their site gives

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de-pro-gram (dē-prō'grăm') verb
1) to counteract or persuade an individual to abandon allegiance to a person (or persons) espousing questionable practices; 2) to free (a convert) from the influence of a person or philosophy by intensive persuasion or reeducation;
3) to retrain, as for the purpose of eliminating or replacing a learned or a

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This month I announced my first blog contest. Now, almost 2 weeks later, I realize that I didn't know what the hell I was doing. Sure, the contest has received a good bit of interest and several folks have entered it, but if I knew then what I know now . . . I'm sharing my lessons-learned so other newbies don't make the same mistakes. So

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Could you survive 24 hours without doing a Google search? No? Well I did. Not deliberately mind you, but because Google banned me from using their search engine.

I’ve been thinking lately that I should start a series on my site called "What Not to Do With a Blog" or perhaps, “A Nightmare on Blog Street.” Because believe me, I’d have lot

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How do you handle comment "haters"? Not constructive criticism mind you, I'm talking about commenters that question the value of your work and attempt to use their negative opinion of one of your posts as a way to challenge your legitimacy as a blogger.

This happened to me for the first time yesterday. I'd be lying if I said it didn

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Who’s the most talked about blogger this week? Why, Vic Franqui of course. No doubt his launch of Bloggers Unleashed dot com has probably caused a few heads to spin. If you want to know about Vic and his message, check out his site, in particular, his About page. It seems Vic is a former black hatter that’s decided to offer his advice to

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