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Comment on DMOZ – getting listed by Ann Treacy

Ann Treacy — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:29:31 +0000

Thanks for the kind words. I think DMOZ is losing ground with their inability to keep up. Maybe there are editors and topics that are still up-to-date, but many are languishing.

Comment on DMOZ – getting listed by Lewis

Lewis — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:54:13 +0000

That’s interesting to read the pov of an ex DMOZ editor. I’ve tried listing sites on there before and just gave completely. Surely they should try automating listings, they should be able to search for what category to put you in based on your websites content?

PS: I liked your SEO article about Google no longer sharing as much info

Comment on Cash Mobs by Andrew Samtoy

Andrew Samtoy — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:39:22 +0000

Thanks Ann!!!

Comment on Google Analytic Averages by Google Analytic Averages (via Byte of the Week) | Clarity Solutions

Google Analytic Averages (via Byte of the Week) | Clarity Solutions — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:18:46 +0000

[...] I recently received an email from Google that compiles average traffic stats for web sites that opted to share their stats in the aggregate. It’s interesting to look at them – because it’s nice to know where most sites get their traffic or how much time most people spend on the average web site. So I wanted to share some of the info with you – except that I wanted to add a caution about thinking of this info as average. It’s the average from web … Read More [...]

Comment on Block FB Friends – Free Earth Day poster by Ann Treacy

Ann Treacy — Mon, 30 May 2011 14:37:57 +0000

Here’s the advice from Facebook Help:
Please note that removing a block will not restore a connection. If you block a friend and then remove that person from you Block List, you will need to send them a new friend request.
https://www.facebook.com/help/new/?faq=12253&ref_query=block

Comment on Block FB Friends – Free Earth Day poster by Monica

Monica — Sun, 29 May 2011 19:06:10 +0000

I need help, please. I had blocked a FB friend a few days ago but I had to unblock him agin for a while. So I did. After 3 days I need to block him again but this time definately but FB doesn´t let me do it? what can I do?

Comment on Google Panda by Ann Treacy

Ann Treacy — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 02:39:46 +0000

Comments on blogs. Or find unique places to repost your content

Comment on Google Panda by Kirk

Kirk — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:15:54 +0000

So are you saying that submitting to article directories wont do much good anymore. WHatès the best way to promote a site these days.

Comment on Don’t leave your laptop plugged in by Ann Treacy

Ann Treacy — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:48:44 +0000

Thanks! I’ve read that it’s only older batteries – but the tech, who has been out to my house a few times now, says in practice it still seems to be an issue. My computer is a year old – but in fairness I don’t think the big issues is plugging (or not plugging) in the computer.

Comment on Don’t leave your laptop plugged in by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:27:18 +0000

That’s only true for older laptops that used to used nickel based batteries. Today’s laptops have lithium based batteries that don’t have a memory effect.