Jan
31st
2009
Google’s implementation of “harmful” site’s gone awry. Malware warning.
posted in: Google

Has Google been hacked? Or has the snake swallowed its own tail?Google has recently implemented a new feature to try and detect when a site goes "bad" warning users within its SERPS (search engine results pages) that the site is potentially harmful. This redirected users to a page informing them...

Jan
30th
2009
Link Pimp Friday 30/01/09
posted in: Blogging

I've asked my twitter followers (as a bit of an experiment) recently to send any links they want my way. Every Friday, I'll put together a list of who responded, along with the particular link they want pimped.  So along with my regular links that I've found during the week, there will be my link...

Jan
27th
2009
I’ve forgotten how to blog.
posted in: Blogging

Maybe it's the way the web works. People don't have time to read anymore. Everyone is too busy digesting information in 140 characters.Of late,  I've definitely noticed a trend towards the easy way out - fluffy content, and worst of all I've been guilty of doing it myself. It's far too easy to...

Jan
23rd
2009
links and things 23/01/2009
posted in: Blogging

An interesting google related subdomain trick - can determine if you are banned or not Stephen Fry sets one "L" of a challenge. Phil's letter to RTE - write and complain folks. America's new Robot file. A shift in thinking.  Obviously related to the new site. 100 awesome twitter icons and butto...

Jan
23rd
2009
Friends, Relatives and Followers.
posted in: Twitter

Came across a great link to create a Twitter follower mosaic. Big hello to all you guys....

Jan
22nd
2009
What is branding
posted in: Marketing

What its not Branding is not just about logo's and business cardsBranding is not wrapping something up with a bowBranding is not about looking good, its about being fantastic What it is Branding is absolute integrity and honestyBranding is about being extraordinaryBranding is gent...

Jan
21st
2009
Lifestyle businesses are most at risk.
posted in: Business

Money for old ropeOne of the easiest ways to grow is through repeat business.Repeat marketing, relationship building and selling to an existing customer base is a hell of a lot easier than finding new business. Many small businesses seem to be quite content being floaty lifestyle businesse...

Jan
15th
2009
130+ productivity links for twitter addicts
posted in: Blogging

Twitter. It's a bit like golf. When you hear other people talking about it, you wonder how on earth it could be so addictive. I've been bitten by the bug. One thing is apparent though, Twitter is here to stay, I posted the other day that quite a few spin off domains are out there on the web, which g...

Jan
13th
2009
Content creation is only half the story.
posted in: Blogging, Promotion

[caption id="attachment_1139" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Not for goat farmers."][/caption]I've seen a few people recently who have been  blogging / video blogging about site promotion. Most of them fail to hit the nail firmly on the head. Whilst creating content on your site is im...

Jan
10th
2009
Grab your Twitter brand while you still can.
posted in: Marketing, Promotion

Prevent yourself getting TwitterSquatted.Something that is becoming more and more apparent on Twitter is that major brands that are slow to adopt have the potential to get brand-jacked.  I've seen numerous discussions on Twitter and on various blogs and news pieces that highlight the importance...

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