We all get spam comments, a quick look at what Akisimet is blocking can sometimes be entertaining, my favourite is the last one. Below is a list of comments that Akismet auto blocked on this site. It's interesting to note the certain commonalities of some of them, like the ones that try to keep it ambiguous and not specific about what they are talking about. I guess if I … [Read more...] about A Quick Dip into the Spam Comments that this blog gets
Content Marketing
Why Using own Voice to SEO blog may Offend but Increase Credibility
I have taken the decision to re-brand this blog, or rather take it back to its roots of being an independent SEO blog that does not try to be anything other than a collection of views, thoughts and opinions of the world of seo, social media and the wider world of online marketing and web development. I have decided that authenticity and credibility are more important to me … [Read more...] about Why Using own Voice to SEO blog may Offend but Increase Credibility
Gonzo SEO
I hate aspiring writers who bang on about HST as if invoking the name of Mr Thompson will somehow make them writerly Gods. Take your heroes, burn them. Then spread the ashes on your toast as you wait for you latest bittorrent of Manga to download. However, for those who know what gonzo journalism is - and if you don't know, you need to read more - need to look at that … [Read more...] about Gonzo SEO
Why are SEO Blogs Really Boring
I find most other blogs in the industry I inhabit really boring. Mostly because they are not meant for me, their purpose for existence is not to entertain or inform me. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Here's what I notice though. A lot of people slag off blogs because they don't give them what they want, even when the blog is not meant for them. Just because you … [Read more...] about Why are SEO Blogs Really Boring
What are the most popular WordPress plugins
A web host has conducted research on how many wordpress blogs they host and what are the most popular plugins are. The top most used are not surprising, but it's always useful to see what people are using to see if a certain plugin can solve a specific problem. Source, webhost Dreamhost … [Read more...] about What are the most popular WordPress plugins
Mark Rein of Epic Games catches his nuts in the Gamer Blog Machine
It's a bitter moment when your peers tell you to f**k off. But this is what happened to a big cheese in the game publising industry called Mark Rein of Epic games. Go read it, if you like to see the Indie kid take down the big business behemoth you will love it. I love these stories of bloggers whipping off the bed clothes of the previously untouchable executive types and … [Read more...] about Mark Rein of Epic Games catches his nuts in the Gamer Blog Machine