Embedding YouTube Videos In Your WordPress Theme

On April 29, 2011, in Professional Blogging, WordPress plugins, by Editor

In the “old days” embedding YouTube videos was only possible through incorporating Java code – as provided by YouTube – into your post. You had to do it in the HTML editing mode, and you didn’t dare to go back into the “Visual” editing mode. WordPress is at times highly allergic to implemented Java or HTML code and just removes it in Visual mode.

Google AdSense Damages Website Reputation

On February 15, 2011, in Marketing, WordPress Tips, by Editor

Lack of money is the root of all evil. – George Bernard Shaw Maybe you have noticed, but I don’t run Google ads on this website. During the time that I ran the ads I have come to the following conclusions: 1. Despite 30,000+ unique visitors per month I created less than $30 in revenues [...]

In Commercial Searches Google Results Are Polluted

On February 13, 2011, in Blogging, Marketing, Scammers, Technology, by Editor

If you search ‘cancer,’ that’s an informational search and on those, Google is amazing. But in commercial searches, Google’s results are really polluted. My own personal experience says that the guy with the biggest S.E.O. budget always ranks the highest.

S.E.O. Masters: Don’t Chase After Google’s Algorithm, Chase After What Users Want

On February 11, 2011, in Blogging, Marketing, WordPress Tips, Writing & Publishing, by Editor

Because Google is many Internet users’ front door to the Web, S.E.O. has become an obsession for many Web publishers, and successful ones use the strategies to varying degrees. But as newspapers, magazines, blogs and online-only news sites increasingly compete for readers, they are making it more of a priority than ever and adopting new techniques, like trying to maximize pass-alongs on social networks.

Bloggers: How To Monetize "Free" Website Content

These days, everyone talks about free content. “Give it away!” they say, but does this really work? Well, yes and no. As with anything, there has to be a strategy.

The Power And The Danger Of A Successful Blog

I started this website as a personal blog to write about everything I love and hate, hoping that somebody in the outside world would read it, and afraid that somebody in the outside world would read it. Blogging is a never-ending learning process, especially when success is attached to it.

Bloggers: The Right Way to Approach a Social Networking Site

The idea behind social networks isn’t a new thing, but the concept of socializing online developed and morphed as more and more people spent time in front of their computers. The idea being that you could socialize, network, gather, communicate and meet friends in an online venue, rather than, let’s say a coffee shop.

WordPress: SPAM – A Blogger’s Lament

On October 8, 2010, in Blogging, Blogging Aspects, Professional Blogging, WordPress Tips, by Editor

Now that my blog gains more and more popularity, I also have to deal with an increased number of spamming attempts. Naturally, my blog is protected against automatic spam attempts by all kinds of programs scanning the Internet and attempting to leave hyperlinks to dubious websites.

A No-Nonsene Guide To A Professional Blog by Wilfried Voss

On October 7, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Editor

This book will provide a crash-course in setting up a web site that goes beyond a basic blog. In this sense, the author added many exciting features such as slide shows, cool navigation tools, social network connections, integrating videos and cartoons, and even an e-commerce system. He also puts an emphasis on search engine optimization (SEO), creating web traffic, and protecting the blog from being spammed. In addition, the author shares his experience with creating income through blogs without promising a “new path to riches.”

For The Blogger – Google Search Engine Optimization Documents

On October 7, 2010, in Blogging, Professional Blogging, Tips & Tricks, WordPress Tips, by Editor

Following these guidelines will help Google find, index, and rank your site. Even if you choose not to implement any of these suggestions, we strongly encourage you to pay very close attention to the “Quality Guidelines,” which outline some of the illicit practices that may lead to a site being removed entirely from the Google index or otherwise penalized.