Why Liveblogging is Not Useless or Evil
In case you missed it, there’s quite a brou-ha-ha on Sphinn concerning John Coronella’s condemnation of liveblogging. The post has been Sphunn and Desphunn. The comments are where the real meat of the conversation is. And far be it for me not to add my two cents to the conversation. Liveblogging helps people like me, […]
- 11-14-2008
- SEM Events
As an SEO, Are You Cleaning the Shark?
I used to like to pretend that I was an SEO locked in an epic, Tolkien-esque battle of wills with the Search Gods. Both warriors, constantly trying to out do one another. We find a loophole, they close it. We exploit a chink in their armor, they re-enforce it. And so it continues until we […]
- 11-10-2008
- Search Engine Optimization
Paid Link Redux with Guy Kawasaki and Michael Gray?
Remember back in September when Michael Gray called Guy Kawasaki out about a blog review as an example of paid links that Google was willing to overlook? Taking the cue from Google that they don’t care, Graywolf is helping get the word out about free copies of Guy’s new book Reality Check in exchange for […]
- 11-06-2008
- Link Building
10 Reasons Why Your Website Looks Like Spam
I’m sure you know exactly what the Google Webmaster Guidelines say about spam. If you’re just playing at this SEO thing, here’s the quick version: don’t trick the search engines with hidden text, hidden links, keyword stuffing, duplicate content, or doorway pages. Having said that, there are an awful lot of web pages out there […]
- 11-05-2008
- Website Usability
We Build Pages Builds People
Last week, Jim rallied the troops for one of his famous “5 minute meetings”, which on any given day can last up to an hour and a half. But on that day, Jim’s sole purpose for the meeting (which amazingly did last only a few minutes) was to let us all know that We Build […]
- 11-03-2008
- Fun Stuff, Press Release
How Getting a Link is Like Picking up a Woman
In a conversation with Jim and Pat, it occurred to me that a lot of the techniques that are useful for picking up girls are also useful for getting links. Both enterprises are a delicate art which rely on equal parts luck, timing, product and skill. Here are a few of the ways in […]
- 10-28-2008
- Link Building
(TheLisa) SMX East Charity Party Raises $13,000+!
As a brand new member of both We Build Pages and Internet Marketers of New York, I’m really proud to announce that last week’s Charity Party hosted by WBP raised more than $13,000 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. That’s amazing. It’s even more amazing when you know the back story. Ten days before SMX […]
- 10-17-2008
- Jim Boykin's Blog
Lisa Barone joins We Build Pages!
Lisa Barone has moved to Historic Troy New York and has joined We Build Pagesas our Senior Writer. Stay tuned for a new website and blog on WeBuildPages.com in the near future. View the Press Release Here. I’m Feeling Lucky!
- 10-14-2008
- Jim Boykin's Blog
(QualityGal) The Differences Between Good Writers and Great Writers
I have a lot of good writers on my writing team. I won’t accept average writers, and bad writers make me cringe. I do have a few really great writers, and I love them all to death. My goal is to have a whole team full of great writers – either by recruiting those who […]
- 10-08-2008
- Jim Boykin's Blog
Charity Party Monday October 6 in NYC
If you’re going to SMX NYC, Be sure the attend This Party which donates to the Ronald McDonald House on Monday Night. I’m honored to announce that we’re (We Build Pages) hosting the Internet Marketer’s Charity Party next Monday night, October 6, at SMX East in New York City. It’s our first time hosting a […]
- 10-01-2008
- Jim Boykin's Blog
