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Are Social Networks Good For You?


I’ve recently been pondering the effects of social networks. I spent a lot of time on Twitter,Facebook,YouTube,Pownce,and although not a social network AIM and Skype.

I’ve been wondering if they are good for you. I really don’t know the effects. I don’t view it as a time waster because the I’d normally be sitting in front of the “economic neutralizer” aka Television I sit in front of one social network or another and interact with real people. Atleast I hope they are real.

I decided to list the first effects that came to my mind both positive and negaitve.
1. Time Waster
2. Meet New People
3. Social Interaction
4. New Business Relationships
5. Time Waster
6. Economic Neutralization
7. End to modern boredom

All in all I see social networks filling a gap that was lost when we quit having public markets and disintegrated our local neighborhoods by moving our front porches to the rear of our houses. So all in all while some people nag me for spending to much time on social networks I see a lot of value in using them.

Originally posted on July 6, 2007 @ 11:50 am

Where’s the Jack Daniels? (SEO is not for Morons)

First off blogging and Seo is not for morons. If you are going to enter the game you better show up. My greatest weakness and almost a trademark is my inability to spell correctly. I can actually spell alright its my ability to proof anything that gets me into trouble.

Some popular gurus in the blogging scene like to run around spouting their wisdom in the SEO scene, most of the time they are entirely wrong. I won’t point out any blatant wrongs but will share with you a few things that will take your blogging to the next level.

Let’s go over a popularly debated topic. Paid Links.
Links are like the intercourse of the internets. Do you really want to pay for links? Just asking. Didn’t mean to offend anyone. Google doesn’t like prostitution but more than likely they won’t penalize those who buy links they will just totally discredit those who are out there selling their link space.

Why don’t they discredit link buyers?

If Google started discrediting bought links then it would be pretty easy for the competion to go out and buy links on obvious link sellers. And then report the link buyers as spammers and watch Google nail em.

Next Question, Site Wide Links or Post Level Links?

Google does not penalize site wide links on new sites. This is a myth. Again it’s a speculated rumor and not proven fact. It could effect your sandboxing only because of the rate at which the links grew. So don’t worry no need to run around asking bloggers to take your new blog off their blogrolls. It doesn’t hurt you. In fact the more links the better. I know some would disagree but the logic just isnt their. Then all the competition would have to do is buy lots of site wide links and wait until Goog punished you and rake in the gold. This is another anti-seo myth. That is full of mularkey. Don’t panic. Take another shot of whiskey and get back to building links.

First in a series entitled SEO is not for Morons

Originally posted on June 29, 2007 @ 11:11 am

The Challenges of Buying A Blog

So we just bought Wisdump and it’s not easy buying sites and expecting things to just stay the same. No it’s not the end of anything. It’s the beginning of something else.

Originally posted on July 3, 2007 @ 11:58 am

The Legacy of Paul Scrivens and You

I did a web video recently over on my publishing hub discussing our place in history, when I mean by our place I mean everyone. You, me, and everyone in between. This blog has passed hands and there is a little bit of stuff to be worked out still like Scrivs passing off the domain to SplashPress. Anyone who wishes to make sense of this feel free to ask him kindly to expedite this so business can continue as normal for all parties involved.
Anyhow, me and Scrivs have a history. One of the things I truly admire about Scrivs is his ability to stick to his guns. He’s always been open about how he thinks, and how he feels. But in the end he always does the right thing. He’s got a legacy. If you look at all the bloggers who have passed down the halls of 9rules and went on to bigger,better or just different things it’s truly impressive. He’s a man with a legacy. [Read more…]

Originally posted on June 21, 2007 @ 11:23 pm

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