Lessons from the dropped domain backorder that got away

Finding dropped domains

by John on May 12, 2012

Registering a quality new domain is no small task, so web publishers are increasingly turning to backorders and auctions to secure the brands and keywords they’re after. Find out what I learned from a recently failed attempt to grab a great domain through the backorder process.

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Social signals, authorship, and the post-Penguin future of Google SEO

Future is now for Google search

by John on May 8, 2012

Google has long been aware of the importance of social media in determining relevancy & authority, but only now with Google+ are they able to fully embrace the potential of incorporating this data in to their organic search results.

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Spring cleaning and investment at WebsiteBuilding.biz

May 8, 2012

Spring is here, and that means it is time to clean up some old messes around the blog. Find out how to identify broken links, improve reader engagement, and why Pligg isn’t the best idea for user-generated content.

Facebook Aims Big with an Overpriced IPO

May 5, 2012
Big banks will buy in quickly

Facebook is seeking to raise big money in an IPO that values the company at nearly $100 billion. However, such a valuation puts the price to earnings ratios in a rather unsustainable place that will require big growth and aggressive monetization.

Dreamhost Coupon and Promo Codes

May 3, 2012

Here’s a list of some of the latest Dreamhost coupon and promo code discounts available for spring 2012. Save up to $100 on a hosting plan or upgrade your account with extra domains and unique IP addresses!

Google pushes another search update

April 24, 2012

Google pushes a new update for April 2012 – and the reaction from the web hasn’t been too positive.

Anything you tweet can and will be used against you in a court of law

April 24, 2012

A judge upholds Twitters claim to own your tweets, and this ruling is already being used to present social media records in criminal prosecution. Unfortunately, this is far from the only attack against online freedom of speech.

Midphase Coupon and Promo Codes

March 23, 2012

Its time for more hosting coupons! I’ve got a promotional deal from Midphase that could save you 25% on an annual plan or add three free months to your hosting purchase.

The web biz can do strange things to your sleep and social schedule

January 7, 2012

Working online presents a novel scenario for schedules and sleeping cycles, and with the bombardment of modern technological stimulants like artificial lights, televisions, and lolcats, our internal clocks might not know how to process all of these variables. While there are some advantages to alternate sleeping patterns, there are also some health and social concerns that have to be address to achieve a high level of happiness and productivity.

300 posts in retrospect, and hoping for a happy new year

December 30, 2011

A look back at the ups and downs of my blogging experience over the last 100 posts, and some New Year’s resolutions to put in the time this project deserves!

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