You already know that serving up valuable content that gets consumed and shared is the primary way to have your site ranked higher by Google – especially if those inbound links are from other sites of authority. Did you also know that Google interprets subtle signals that your site may be sending that could be […]
The Laws of Nature Apply To Your Online Communities
July 20, 2011 by
Nature is comprised of ecosystems – and your online communities mirror their characteristics. In TJ Smith previous career, in the green industry, I wore many hats, one of them being that of a certified arborist – a tree care professional. This week we are having a heat wave in the Midwest and trees in particular […]
Finish Any Project by Designing it into Three Stages
July 11, 2011 by
Any project you can think of can be designed and more readily finished by recognizing that it has three essential stages – a beginning, middle, and an ending. Whether you are writing an article, cleaning out the garage, or starting a new business, you intuitively know this to be true. Logically, most folks start at […]
Quality Online Content is Not Enough
June 27, 2011 by
“It’s not enough. Sorry, it’s just not enough.” This is a quote from a video by SEOmoz – a top SEO blog. The 10 minute video would not embed well, but you can watch it here. It’s a true commentary that speaks to the fact that being relevant for search engines now demands much more […]
How to Write an Article Faster
June 16, 2011 by
Writing faster is writing better. You want to write faster to make the most of your time. Though, it’s interesting that your best writing happens when you make the effort to speed up the writing process. Here’s how. Have the Intention to Write Fast This simple tip for writing faster may be the most important. […]
Blog Commenting Guidelines
Commenting is what makes a blog article a living and breathing document. When you make insightful, witty, or thought-provoking comments, you encourage a dialogue that adds value for the entire community of the blog – for today and into the future when new readers happen along. Our Blog Commenting Guidelines 1. Be Yourself 2. Be […]
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