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An introduction to my take on organic Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
You probably didn't know I've maintained an SEO (Search Engine Optimization) business ever since I was in university (even...
Are hashtags the new SEO?
A friend asked me an interesting question the other day: Are hashtags the new SEO? Is SEO still important?...
How Misinformation Spreads On Social Media — And What To Do About It
It pains me you can’t say anything about Covid19 on social media or the platform will slap a banner on your post, directing you to the “approved” government information source on the topic. Facebook even has their “own” information centre on the topic. They want to control the narrative... Read more
Online identity protection: 7 safety tips for managing your passwords
Last week I wrote a post about credit-card and identify theft, and since then many people asked me how I protect my passwords online. After all, identify theft can go beyond stealing the contents of your bank accounts or running up debts on your credit card: an identify thief could take... Read more
8 Tips On How To Get More Traffic To Your Blog
Ever thought of starting a blog? Or maybe you already started one but would like to get your writings in front of a larger audience. You can implement these eight practical tips right away to get into the right blogging mindset. Blog frequently Most new bloggers dislike hearing this.... Read more
How To Create A Website From Start To Finish
There are many reasons that people need to create a new and improved website. Perhaps you are a business owner that needs a better way to reach current and prospective customers. Perhaps you are a college student or job seeker looking for a better way to communicate your skills,... Read more
Why Building An Awesome Personal Website Is Important For Entrepreneurs
The webhosting saga continues. The smallest stuff takes the most amount of time when running a business. Only entrepreneurs will understand that, especially start-uppers and small companies where one person is wearing multiple (or even all) hats. You can’t really be without a website anymore these days. It’s like... Read more
The hackers are coming! Make sure you’re prepared with tips to secure your website
Most people on the internet are good, honest people. However, there are some people browsing the internet who derive fun from poking around websites and finding security holes. When I checked the security logs of my photography site there were a few hundred (blocked) attempts to gain unauthorized access. You have... Read more
Are You Searching For Your Own Site On Google?
I was on a webinar the other day where the host, in response to a question I asked, Googled for my name. It was a fun experience, but honestly I didn’t know what to expect when he started typing my name. Did you ever look for yourself on Google?... Read more
Small Business Owners: People want to hear from you – but hate seeing your ads
Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner? Relax. People actually want to hear from you. They just HATE seeing your ads. Research shows time and time again that they think there’s too many, they’re too intrusive, and all the tracking is downright creepy. It’s not for no reason... Read more
The Easiest And Most Effective Search Engine Optimization System For Your Website
Do you have a website? Ever since Google introduced their infamous Panda and Penguin updates, I’ve seen hundreds of creative entrepreneurs lose entire income streams overnight. And it wasn’t very long ago that I was in the same boat. I was doing search engine optimization just like everyone else,... Read more
Need inspirational image quotes for your social media?
Today I’m sharing about one of my lesser-known side projects: MountainQuotes.com. It’s a website I’ve maintained for many years, for the sole purpose of having a place to store my favourite quotes. When I watch a movie or read a book I often find inspiring quotes, and I’ve used... Read more