Bottom Line: Works well, looks nice, picky about water hardness and no descaling, also may cause cancer and birth defects...? Quick Mill has no customer service.Read review...
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DominoPower: Getting Things Done with Lotus Notes
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Book Review – Travel Safety
The Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast - best places to travel6 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amCraig Bidois is the Director of Fearfree Security, a consulting company specializing in International safety and security. He has teamed up with Craig Martin, one half of the Indie Travel Podcast team, [...]Related Posts Book Review: “How to Travel the World on $50 a Day” by Matt Kepnes Book Review – “The Backpacker” by John Harris Book Review – “White Sails Became Me” -
Customise Default Message Fields In Mail
Mac Tricks And Tips9 Feb 2012 | 6:41 amHey, I use Mail a lot, as a result I like to customise it to work the way I want to. Today’s tip will show you how to customise the fields in the new message window. Although the images shown are the Snow Leopard version of Mail, I assume there is a similar method available in Lion. The tip will allow you to change the BCC and CC fields as well as a couple of other fields when you compose a new message. To change around the fields, open up a new message window, either by pressing Command + N or go to File > New Message. Then click the small button in the bottom left as shown in the… -
Switzerland Just Got Cheapo: EuroCheapo launches guides to Geneva and Zurich
Budget Travel Tips - EuroCheapo9 Feb 2012 | 7:40 amEuroCheapo is pleased (and somewhat surprised) to announce the launch of guides to cheap hotels in Geneva and Zurich. For years we’ve steered clear of these pricey cities (and the country in general), assuming that Switzerland was simply inhospitable to budget travelers. With many hotels starting north of $250, how could any Cheapo afford to visit? It’s the kind of budget travel challenge we love, however. After pounding the (immaculately clean) pavement in both cities, we’re thrilled to announce our new guides. Here are a few things we found along the way: Rooms at…
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CoffeeGeek.com
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QuickMill Silvano, Ben L
9 Feb 2012 | 3:05 amBottom Line: Works well, looks nice, picky about water hardness and no descaling, also may cause cancer and birth defects...? Quick Mill has no customer service.Read review... -
Baratza Maestro Plus, Matthew Plett
8 Feb 2012 | 7:19 pmBottom Line: Great grinder that to my tastes works for espresso.Read review... -
Starbucks Coffee Makers - All, J M
7 Feb 2012 | 10:57 pmBottom Line: Dont use it on a counter that stains, and definitley be prepared for the cup to leap out of your cars cupholder into your lap.Read review... -
Francis! Francis! X1, Josh Alwitt
6 Feb 2012 | 12:41 pmBottom Line: Great coffee and easy to use, but unreliable machine makes it not worth the troubleRead review... -
Aerobie Aeropress, Sam Decock
4 Feb 2012 | 4:29 pmBottom Line: While not the prettiest brewing apparatus, the Aeropress is a flexible brewing device that has the potential to create world class coffee.Read review...
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Notes on Productivity
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DominoPower: Getting Things Done with Lotus Notes
9 Aug 2012 | 8:20 pmOriginally posted on Notes On Productivity -
What if computer problems were real?
28 Sep 2011 | 12:06 amOriginally posted on Notes On Productivity -
Take the 14 day GTD Challenge and Get More Done
21 Sep 2011 | 9:00 amOriginally posted on Notes On Productivity -
Invitation: Super Productivity Tools for Superwomen
11 Sep 2011 | 11:17 pmOriginally posted on Notes On Productivity -
Why some users only see Notes as email
30 Aug 2011 | 5:05 pmFor some users of Lotus Notes, that's all they can see, access, or use. What an extraordinary waste of resources to pay well for talent and expertise, give workers and extraordinary tool to support them, and then lock it down so all they can use is email. Today, I worked with a senior executive at a large organization. He had transferred from a global organization that used Outlook. Now, he has Lotus Notes. Like many highly productive executives, he's involved in a GTD community (this one happened to be on LinkedIn) where he learned that Lotus Notes could be transformed into a highly…
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The Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast - best places to travel
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Book Review – Travel Safety
6 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amCraig Bidois is the Director of Fearfree Security, a consulting company specializing in International safety and security. He has teamed up with Craig Martin, one half of the Indie Travel Podcast team, [...]Related Posts Book Review: “How to Travel the World on $50 a Day” by Matt Kepnes Book Review – “The Backpacker” by John Harris Book Review – “White Sails Became Me” -
Terracotta Horses – Xi’an China – Daily Photo
5 Feb 2012 | 9:29 pmWhen Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, had his workers construct a terracotta army for him at Xi’an China, they did not construct infantry only but also cavalry, chariots [...]Related Posts Terracotta Archer – Xi’an, China – Daily Photo Terracotta Warriors (World’s Biggest Jigzaw Puzzle) – Xi’an, China – Daily Photo Terra Cotta Horseman – Xi’an, China – Daily Photo -
5 must-see sights when you visit Australia
5 Feb 2012 | 6:40 pmWhen you think of Australia, the first places to come to mind are the most well known, like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Ayres Rock. There’s no doubt that Australia [...]Related Posts Traveling to Australia – Episode 2 Being an American Expat in Australia: The Ups and Downs Travel to Melbourne, Australia – Episode 261 -
Travel to Trinidad and Tobago – Episode 314
4 Feb 2012 | 7:30 amThe Amateur Traveler talks to JD Andrews about his recent trip to Trinidad and Tobago. JD, who used to work for a cruise line, has visited many of the islands of the [...]Related Posts Travel to the Island of Dominica – Episode 146 Travel to Barbados – Episode 109 Travel to St. Kitts – Episode 303 -
This Week in Travel wins Award from North American Travel Journalists Association
2 Feb 2012 | 7:17 amI heard from Gary Arndt this week that This Week in Travel which is the podcast Gary, Jen Leo and I produce has just won an award from the North American Travel [...]Related Posts Nominated for a Podcast Award Amateur Traveler Nominated for a Podcast Award Amateur Traveler named one of 10 "Best Looking Travel Blogs" by Tripbase.com
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Mac Tricks And Tips
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Customise Default Message Fields In Mail
9 Feb 2012 | 6:41 amHey, I use Mail a lot, as a result I like to customise it to work the way I want to. Today’s tip will show you how to customise the fields in the new message window. Although the images shown are the Snow Leopard version of Mail, I assume there is a similar method available in Lion. The tip will allow you to change the BCC and CC fields as well as a couple of other fields when you compose a new message. To change around the fields, open up a new message window, either by pressing Command + N or go to File > New Message. Then click the small button in the bottom left as shown in the… -
Photostyler – Adjust, Play and Modify Your Photos
8 Feb 2012 | 5:39 amHey With numerous digital cameras attached to most electronic devices and the ability to share those images over the world wide web, making those images unique and different can be a difficult experience. Applying that vintage, distressed or Polaroid look can be a little difficult. However, today’s app, Photostyler takes the problem out of adjusting images and makes it fun in the process. The outputted result aren’t to bad either. Once your download and install the app, you will be presented with a blank canvas ready to modify and change your image. When you load an image you will… -
Loop / Repeat Terminal Commands
6 Feb 2012 | 7:42 amHey I want to extend your Terminal knowledge today by introducing a simple loop command. This is useful if you want to repeat or loop a Terminal command indefinitely. This is a simple bash script that has a variety of uses. The script is a simple one line command that needs very little adjusting on your part. The first step is to open up Terminal. Then copy and paste, or type, the following into the Terminal prompt. bash -c 'while [ 0 ]; do date;done' This will activate a bash script, and will repeat the listed command indefinitely, press Control + C to stop the loop. Replace the word date,… -
Stress Test Your Mac and CPU
4 Feb 2012 | 6:49 amHey When you have a new or old Mac, every so often you will want to stress test your Mac to see if it has any problems or it can handle the heat. There are a variety of different ways in which you can do this, however one of the simplest ways is to use Terminal. This guide will show you how to set your CPU running at max speed, which you can tailor to the number of CPU’s cores you have. Then its just a matter of watching the results in Activity Monitor, watch for stability issues and see the temperature of your Mac rise. The first step is to open Activity Monitor located in Applications… -
Create CSS Sprites With A Simple App
3 Feb 2012 | 7:10 amHey Today I am going to review an application which will be of interest to any one who has anything to do with web development, particularly CSS and HTML. One of the best ways to speed up the loading of a website is to put every image used in the CSS file into one large image. This means when your website loads, it doesn’t have to ask for many small images. It only asks for one large image (called a sprite) this improves loading times. For the new users generating a CSS sprite, where there is one large image that contains all of the images you are going to use can be difficult, if not…
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Budget Travel Tips - EuroCheapo
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Switzerland Just Got Cheapo: EuroCheapo launches guides to Geneva and Zurich
9 Feb 2012 | 7:40 amEuroCheapo is pleased (and somewhat surprised) to announce the launch of guides to cheap hotels in Geneva and Zurich. For years we’ve steered clear of these pricey cities (and the country in general), assuming that Switzerland was simply inhospitable to budget travelers. With many hotels starting north of $250, how could any Cheapo afford to visit? It’s the kind of budget travel challenge we love, however. After pounding the (immaculately clean) pavement in both cities, we’re thrilled to announce our new guides. Here are a few things we found along the way: Rooms at… -
When Rail Journeys are Disrupted: Meet the Railteam Alliance
8 Feb 2012 | 8:14 amThe great majority of our many rail journeys across Europe work perfectly. Most trains really do arrive punctually. But from time to time Europe’s railways do have bad days, particularly when bad weather rolls in and plays havoc with schedules. When winter strikes In three of the last five winters, we have had at least one trip where we were seriously delayed on journeys back to our Berlin base, in each case not reaching home until a day later than anticipated. And that is just what happened last weekend: what should have been a routine journey from London to Berlin turned out to be a… -
Berlin: Cheapo events calendar for February – June 2012
7 Feb 2012 | 2:39 pmWe’re always ready to head to Berlin. However, a number of Cheapo-friendly events taking place over the next several months has us ready to jam, dance, put on a wig and check out some art. (In other words, we’re ready for Berlin.) Here’s a quick run-down of free or cheapish events to attend in Berlin in the first half of 2012: The 62nd Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) February 9-19, 2012 The Berlinale is the city’s largest cultural event, bringing in tens of thousands of film professionals, journalists and fans. Up to 400 films will be shown during the… -
Paris: Cheapo day in the Marais; Free photo exhibit, cheap lunch, vintage shopping
6 Feb 2012 | 8:57 amBy Theadora Brack— This week, I decided to get on the horn with the charismatic Caroline Simonds, founder of Le Rire Medecin, a troupe of hospital clowns that are currently the focus of a free photo exhibit at the Hotel de Ville. “Let’s make a Cheapo day of it in Paris,” I told her. Wasting no time, she created a Big Top-worthy tour through the Marais for us. She also threw in a few shopping tips. Grab a pencil and a red rubber nose, too! "Nez rouge, toi-meme" is on display at the Hotel de Ville through February 18, 2012 Free Exhibit: Hôtel de Ville Open: Monday through… -
Dublin When It’s Cold: Fun winter activities
3 Feb 2012 | 8:48 amBy Jessica Colley— Winter is one of the best seasons for Cheapos to visit Dublin. Not only are airfares and hotel rates at their cheapest for the year, but the cold temperatures offer a great excuse to get snug in the pub and order up an Irish coffee. From shopping to sports to comedy, there is plenty to do in Dublin when the cold drives Cheapos indoors. Stay warm in Dublin this winter with the following indoor activities: Shopping Music, literature, and design all provide insight into Irish culture. Spend a day shopping at the following stores and find great deals along with local…
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Geeks Guide To Productivity » gtd
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Worlds Ugliest Mouse?
1 Feb 2012 | 1:40 amugly and expensive, great combo… The Level 10 M Mouse is said to be the first in a line of Level 10 PC peripherals. The open design, the metal casing, the love-it-or-hate-it design, it’s all very reminiscent of the Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. mouse sans the gaming-specific additions like adjustable thumb rest and optional weights. Still, the Level 10 M Mouse is unique. A set screw can adjust the height. The top platform is perforated for passive hand cooling while the hollow design helps with air flow. There’s no word when this mouse will hit the market or the target price. High-end… -
Just Don’t Sit There…
31 Jan 2012 | 2:52 amSit at a desk all day long sweating over a red hot wireless keyboard? Then take a break, stand up and remember you have legs. BreakTimeis a simple utility that’s designed to help you remember to take breaks away from your computer. It never forgets a break, running in your dock and / or menu bar (or even in the background). (via minimalmac) Related Posts Sitting all day: worse for you than you might think Are you sitting down? Why a stand up desk might save your life 16 tips for desk jockeys How to exercise while sitting at your computer Filed under: gtd, health and fitness, mac,… -
It Does A Lot Of Junk And It’s Free…
30 Jan 2012 | 2:47 amPaperPort Notes by Nuance Communications does a lot of stuff… It does text, drawing and voice to text. Oh yeah and it’s free. The folks from Nuance Communications, the provider of Dragon voice recognition, have released their free iPad notes app – . A notes app that has a little bit of something for everyone. The app is light enough to be happy with it if you where to only use one notes capture method while still offering all the options without complicated endless menus to go through. has the concept of a pile of pages of paper, inside of grouped stacks. Each page can be… -
Workspace Of The Day 02/07/11
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This Post Is For Me!
2 Feb 2011 | 1:53 amSo I bought OmniFocus a couple of months ago and played with for a few minutes. Since then it has sat there unused. So all the links below will hopefully inspire me to start using it. 4 quick OmniFocus tips via Ben Brooks OmniFocus video tutorials via The Omni Group OmniFocus basics via Don McAllister OmniFocus for iPad reinvented my GTD workflow via Macstories Adding tasks to OmniFocus with email via Macsparky One bucket to rule them all via The Log Filed under: gtd, ipad, mac, productivity Tagged: gtd, ipad, omnifocus, productivity
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What Does TSA Pre-Check Mean for You–A CBS This Morning Report
9 Feb 2012 | 12:16 pmYesterday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it would expand it pre-check program from seven airports to 28 airports in 2012. The program allows select passengers to go through a more expedient security line without removing their shoes, jackets, belts and laptops. While in theory the program sounds effective, the TSA has a strict criteria for eligibility. Currently, two segments of the population can benefit from the program. Travelers who have enrolled in one of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s Trusted Traveler programs (Global Entry, SENTRI, and… -
Travel Tip: Free National Park Day
9 Feb 2012 | 4:34 amEvery year, the National Park Service offers free entry to more than 100 national parks across the country to honor special events and occasions, and this year is no exception. Upcoming free dates include April 21-29 in celebration of National Park Week and June 9 for Get Outdoors Day. In the fall, you’ll get free entrance on September 29 to commemorate National Public Lands Day and November 10-12 in celebration of Veteran’s Day. Several of the big-name parks are participating, like Yosemite, Yellowstone, and the Everglades. To beat the crowds and still enjoy some natural splendor,… -
The Travel Detective on FAA Funding and the Future of NextGen
8 Feb 2012 | 2:18 pmFor the first time in 8 years, both the house and the Senate have passed a new long-term funding bill. The Travel Detective looks at the legislation to find out what exactly we’re funding and when, if ever, fliers will see the impact of NextGen and other programs. After years and years of delays and inaction, Congress actually accomplished the nearly impossible this week. It passed the new FAA authorization bill. Should you be happy about this? In theory, yes. The legislation authorizes $63.3 billion for FAA programs through the year 2015 so the air traffic system will keep running. -
No One Should Have Died: A Passenger’s Account of the Costa Concordia
8 Feb 2012 | 9:23 amDr. Heinz Schaden, mayor of Salzburg, Austria, sailed on the Costa Concondia for a week of rest and quiet. We know how the story ends, but Peter recently spoke with the mayor to learn about the chaos on board, cases of crew misdirection, and his thoughts on how much of this tragedy could have been prevented. Peter Greenberg: I’m sure you’re glad to be home. Dr. Heinz Schaden: I’m really glad to be home. I was lucky to escape unharmed which is not the case unfortunately for quite a few. Also, those passengers that I’m in contact with now that managed to escape, some of them still… -
Travel Tip: New Camera Technology
8 Feb 2012 | 3:43 amSo many of us rely on our smartphones to take care of just about everything, but in my book, it’s still worth bringing a digital camera to really capture the moment. The good news even amateurs can shoot like the pros with some of the digital point-and-shoot cameras on the market. Sony’s new Sony Cybershot WX-9 camera has cool features like automatic snapshots and image stabilization to correct blurring.It’s even powerful enough to produce 3D stills and panoramas. Best of all, it costs less than $200. Canon’s PowerShot D10 is waterproof in depths up to 33 feet, works in…
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Macworld
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Kodak axing digital cameras business
9 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amKodak, which filed for bankruptcy last month, is killing its digital cameras business and plans to focus on printing in an effort to save money. -
Review: Psychonauts gets in your head
9 Feb 2012 | 10:34 amSeven years after its critically acclaimed and commercially ignored debut, Double Fine’s Psychonauts has finally made it to the Mac. Happily, this game is worth every second of the wait. -
Emptying the trash automatically
9 Feb 2012 | 10:15 amNo, Automator doesn't include an Empty the Trash action, but Chris Breen reveals how you can build your own. -
Apple and Google disagree over licensing of essential patents
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Study: Android phones don't age well compared to iPhones
9 Feb 2012 | 9:30 amThe bottom line: If you own an iPhone for 18 months and decide to resell it, you will get more money for it than any other comparable Android or BlackBerry smartphone.
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Human3rror
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Wise Man
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Super Mario: Inception
5 Feb 2012 | 5:13 amYou just finished reading Super Mario: Inception! and you survived! -
Biblical Differences Between Men and Women
4 Feb 2012 | 7:46 amFascinating stuff: Man was formed from dust; woman was formed from flesh. Man was placed in the garden alone; woman was brought to the man so they could be together. Man was created with a need; woman was created to fill a need. Man’s job was work; woman’s job was to help man with his work. Man’s job was cognitive/task oriented (name the animals); woman’s job was emotive/relational (meet the need of the man). Man gave woman her name; woman received her name from man. Man’s body was crated to give a seed; woman’s body was created to give life. You just… -
This is the Good Stuff
1 Feb 2012 | 3:19 amWhen was the last time you did this. Really? You just finished reading This is the Good Stuff! and you survived! -
Top Love Needs for Men and Women
31 Jan 2012 | 3:27 amDoes the following resound with you? Women need: Unconditional love and acceptance Emotional intimacy Spiritual intimacy Encouragement and affirmation Companionship Men need: Unconditional love and acceptance Sexual intimacy Companionship Encouragement and affirmation Spiritual intimacy You just finished reading Top Love Needs for Men and Women! and you survived!
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Seth's Blog
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Inaccurate labels and why we need them (and need to improve them)
9 Feb 2012 | 2:46 amIf I tell you, "I'm going to the baseball game," it seems as though you're likely to understand what I mean. Of course, you won't. When George Will goes to a baseball game, it's a religious experience. Me, I don't even like baseball. Or maybe it's my nephew's ball game (the playoffs), or maybe going to the game causes me to miss an important event, and on and on. We label the experience with just two words, and two words can't possibly capture the emotions and circumstance surrounding an event. The same thing is true with brands. If I tell you that a new business was funded by USV, that might… -
How do they know you're not a flake?
8 Feb 2012 | 2:43 amBefore your link gets clicked or your proposal gets read, a busy person is going to triage it to find out if it's even worth glancing at. Since everyone is now connected, the new permeability has created a deluge of noise, and just about everyone worth contacting is taking defensive measures. Do I know this person? Did someone I trust send them over? Where does she work? (Ideo? the FDA? The New York Times?) Has she won an award? Is she famous? Are there typos and is the design sloppy? Are they pestering me? Do I already follow this person online? Does music play when I visit the website? Will… -
Horizontal marketing isn't a new idea
7 Feb 2012 | 2:09 amBut it is the new reality for just about every organization. Vertical marketing means the marketer (the one with money) is in charge. Vertical marketing starts at the top and involves running ads, sending out direct mail and pushing hype through the media. Your money, your plans, your control. It might not work, but generally the worst outcome is that you will be ignored and need to spend more money. Horizonal marketing, on the other hand, means creating a remarkable product and story and setting it up to spread from person to person. It's out of your control, because all the interactions are… -
Who is your customer?
6 Feb 2012 | 2:26 amRule one: You can build a business on the foundation of great customer service. Rule two: The only way to do great customer service is to treat different customers differently. The question: Who is your customer? It's not obvious. Zappos is a classic customer service company, and their customer is the person who buys the shoes. Nike, on the other hand, doesn't care very much at all about the people who buy the shoes, or even the retailers. They care about the athletes (often famous) that wear the shoes, sometimes for money. They name buildings after these athletes, court them, erect… -
In search of a timid trapeze artist
5 Feb 2012 | 2:01 amGood luck with that, there aren't any. If you hesitate when leaping from rope to another, you're not going to last very long. And this is at the heart of what makes innovation work in organizations, why industries die, and how painful it is to try to maintain the status quo while also participating in a revolution. Gather up as much speed as you can, find a path and let go. You can't get to the next rope if you're still holding on to this one.
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@ProBlogger
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Is Perfectionism Stalling Your Productivity?
9 Feb 2012 | 12:04 pmWe’ve all been there … You sit down to write a post. You get the opening line down, but half-way through the second sentence, you go back to tweak the first. A bit further on, you decide to chop up the paragraphs you’ve done so far and rearrange them … but on second thought, is that really the better option? In two minds, you “finish” the post, then spend a half-hour writing and rewriting the “ideal” headline. Finally, happy(ish!) your cursor hovers over the Publish button … but you just can’t press it. You decide to give it some… -
6 Powerful Guest Post Tactics that No One’s Talking About
9 Feb 2012 | 6:05 amThis guest post is by Tom Ewer of Leaving Work Behind. Guest posting is a hot topic amongst startup bloggers. It is one of the most widely-adopted blog promotion strategies in existence, and has been made perhaps even more popular by the success of “serial” guest posters such as Danny Iny of Firepole Marketing. His “blitzkrieg” strategy may come across to some as a triumph of quantity over strategy, but nothing could be further from the truth. He understands the key concepts that we will be exploring in this post, and executes them in a highly effective manner. Whilst… -
How to Succinctly Report a Blog Issue to Tech Support
8 Feb 2012 | 6:07 amThis guest post is by Matthew Setter of Malt Blue. How often do you find it happening to you? You discover an issue with your site, or one of your community members emails you to tell you about it, and soon you start to see tweets about it too. Maybe it’s as simple as an error message that detracts from the professional appearance of your site. Perhaps the contact form doesn’t send messages to your contact email address. Or is it that the whole site just displays as a blank page, otherwise known as the white page of death? You’re not a programmer, a software engineer or a seasoned… -
Make Your Blog Load Faster than ProBlogger: Part 2
7 Feb 2012 | 12:05 pmThis guest post is by Devesh of WP Kube. A few months ago, I wrote a guest post here called How to Make Your Blog Load Faster than ProBlogger. Today, I’ll go into some more detailed advice to help you speed up your site even more. If you’re a blogger, you already know about the importance of blog loading speed, and the role it plays in search engine rank and marketing your blog. But if this is new territory for you, here are three quick reasons why you need to speed up your blog: Google includes website loading speed as an important metric in their ranking algorithm. If you want… -
How I Beat my Best Month Ever by Doing Something Good, Better [Case Study]
7 Feb 2012 | 6:04 amMid-December 2010: on my photography site, we launched a new campaign—our first ever 12 Days of Christmas promotion. The result was my biggest month of earnings ever up to that point. The idea was simple: offer discounts on 12 products over the 12 days leading up to Christmas. I used a mix of my own ebooks and products from other photography sites with affiliate commissions. The result was massive. Not only did we see some great revenue generated, it created some lovely buzz on the site. Due to the success of the 2010 campaign, in mid-December 2011 we launched our second 12 Days of…
