December 2008
148 posts
30GB Zunes All Over the World Fail En Masse →
It seems that a random bug is affecting a bunch, if not all, 30GB Zunes. Real early this morning, a bunch of Zune 30s just stopped working. No official word from Redmond on this one yet but we…
Update Twitter, Doogie Howser M.D. Style →
I knew someone would eventually nail the perfect service for updating Twitter. That day has come, with the launch of Twoogie, where you can send and view tweets in true Doogie Howser, M.D….
Yes, Keyword Ranking Reports are Still Valuable →
In Mike Grehan’s New Signals to Search Engines he highlights how personalization, social media, and universal search may help move search beyond text and links.
Mike also contended that ranking…
Brightkite Integrates with Facebook (Sarah... →
Sarah Perez / ReadWriteWeb: Brightkite Integrates with Facebook — Do you want your Facebook friends to know where you are and what you’re doing at all times? That’s now…
The Ten Biggest Automotive Stories Of 2008... →
This past year will go down in history as the year when carmaking almost shriveled up and died, but so much more happened. Here’s our list of the ten biggest automotive stories of 2008. …
Popular Mechanics: Ten Exotics Now Priced Lower... →
A beleaguered exec’s loss is your gain by following Popular Mechanics’ advice to pick up an Elise or Quattroporte for the price of a Honda Accord…or less. Here’s their ten best picks. [
Five Best Online Job Search Sites [Hive Five] →
Looking for a new job in a struggling economy is hard work. Make it easier on yourself by getting to know the best tools for the task at hand. Earlier this week we asked you to share your…
the global microbrand riff continues →
For the greater part of the last decade, I have been using the internet to build what I’m fond of calling, “The Global Microobrand”.
A small, tiny brand, that “sells” all over the world. …
great drawing →
Seasick Steve on La Blogotheque →
I’ve been a big fan for a while of the Take Away Shows that star some of the most known and up-and-coming musical artists playing their music in interesting locations around the world (read: not on…
Iowa town de-ices roads with garlic salt →
Filed under: Etc.
Road crews in Ankeny, Iowa, have an interesting problem on their hands. It seems that the city is using just a pinch a half-and-half mixture of garlic salt and normal
Sonopy →
sonopy - eevryone’s bset frined
Engrish photo by LVL
Last night when I was x-mas shopping at the mall, my sister was at the South Pole…I can’t decide which I would rather be doing. (maybe SP)
ComScore: YouTube Now 25 Percent Of All Google... →
Video search on YouTube accounts for a quarter of all Google search queries in the U.S., according to the latest search engine numbers from comScore. Its monthly qSearch report, which was…
Trying to look cool FAIL →
Submitted by Saratoga Springs
Trying to look cool FAIL →
Submitted by Saratoga Springs
How Important is An Audience? →
My friends at Project Pedal wrote a post mildly lamenting the fact that they don’t have a million people watching their (amazing) video podcasts about the process of editing their (sure to be…
Laura is on
I love it when I hit done on accident.
12seconds - Testing the iPhone app http://tiny12.tv/D2DJ8
Whoa…just saw site that was framing for NO reason at all. My brain hurts.
Big ups to Andrew Goodman for starting my day with this Mike Tyson quote-“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” So true.
Small Businesses Struggle With Search Marketing →
Microsoft just released results of a survey of 400 small businesses (SMBs) that shows they continue to struggle with search marketing (how to think about it, how to do it). This is consistent with…
AdWords Landing Page Quality Refresher →
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” This gem from heavyweight boxing legend Iron Mike Tyson also applies to AdWords account strategy, especially when starting a new…
Headsmacking Tip #10 - Incentivize Links →
Posted by randfish
A very short tip, but one that has been proving incredibly valuable to all of our clients of late.
When you think about attracting links organically, the process goes something…
Read The SEOBook Blog or Live in Shame for All... →
Number one, sorry about the lack of posts. If anyone actually still reads this blog, thanks for sticking around. (Apologies for apologizing for this more than once for the last few months). Number…
Economy takes a bite, Aston Martin driver... →
Filed under: Etc., Aston Martin, Humor
It’s pretty clear to even the casual observer that the economy is in the tank. We’ve all seen the recent unemployment figures (the highest…
Loving this template with all my heart - http://colorlabsproject.com/
My sister is heading over to the South Pole for the next 3 days! She kicks butt.
Foodzie Raises $1 Million For Its Specialty Food... →
Foodzie, an online marketplace for high-end artisan food vendors, has raised a seed round of $1 million from noted investor Jeff Clavier of SoftTech VC, First Round Capital, and a number…
Answerpedia: The Yahoo Product That Never Launched →
Yahoo Answers is three years old this week, and it is the fifth most popular property within Yahoo after the homepage, search, Yahoo Mail, and Yahoo Shopping. (See the table below). According to
My building is on fire again…that’s like the 10th time in 6 months. Smoke if you want, but be responsible with your cigarette butts.
Modifying templates and building websites in WordPress makes me happy…in case you were wondering.
Good post on Infographics from Dosh Dosh - http://tinyurl.com/5tpuom
Search Traffic Growth Profile for New Websites →
There is no universal right or wrong to the overall SEO process and strategy. There are many ways to get to the end destination of ranking. This flowchart aims to show some of the stages new sites…
If you need a cute puppy fix - http://www.justin.tv/wimseybd
Just confirmed, it’s warmer where my sister lives than it is in Denver…my sister lives in Antarctica. F A REEEZING HERE.
The WSJ just showed up to the party - http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122884677205091919.html - a touch late perhaps.
Getting a serious urge to buy SEOmoz’s PRO membership…anyone currently using SEOmoz LinkScape want to comment on if it is worth it?
Another grand achievement in Intarweb development via @mama1cass http://www.sundog.net/carolofthechins/flash/card.swf
OpenX Shows Impressive Growth, Ramps Up Revenue... →
OpenX (which used to be called Openads), provider of an open-source ad serving solution for web publishers - we use it at TechCrunch -, is growing like weed under the leadership of former AOL…
10 Ways I've Been Using Linkscape to Help Our SEO... →
Posted by randfish
Linkscape has been out for just over 2 months, and recently had its first index update. Although it’s still in beta (and probably will be for another update or two), I’ve been…
Say what you want about Bush, but the guy can dodge shoe - http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/12/14/bush.iraq/index.html
Replaced a trunk mounted car battery today without hurting myself. Win!
Enjoying comments on Arrington’s dis of Euro work ethic: http://tinyurl.com/5hckz7
Joie De Vivre: The Europeans Are Out To Lunch... →
Michael Arrington / TechCrunch: Joie De Vivre: The Europeans Are Out To Lunch — I write this from a hotel room at Newark airport in New Jersey. I’m half way home from a…
Fun site, great design - http://www.badgiftemporium.com/
Why do I get so annoyed when a person calls a blog post a “blog”? Am I the only one?
Ukrainian Limousine Sets All Time Ugly Record... →
There have been many entrants for the title of worlds ugliest car, many of which hail from the former Soviet Union republics, but this Ukrainian limousine makes us think the competition might…
#17195 - Terrarium Party Favors! What a fun DIY... →
Terrarium Party Favors! What a fun DIY idea over at Design*Sponge (Want more? See NOTCOT.org and NOTCOT.com)