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Updates

2008-09-06T15:56:00.000-07:00

On mikscustoms
change the free stuff link in nav to malandraziwordpress
remove one dashboard from nav, done!
Games needs layout and graphix.
Malndrazi at wordpress needs links to home.
Mikcarroll at myspace needs links to home and layout changed
mikhael carroll at myspace needs links to home and layout changed

MIk's pick

2008-09-06T03:37:00.001-07:00

I think it sux that they expect you to pay 5$ a month to play this game, while it is a massive game the graphix suck and it gets really repetative. I made it to level 41 before getting bored with it and moving on. It was fun for a while though. now I'm off to find the next one.

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Log your blog for free

2008-09-05T00:53:00.001-07:00

I'm trying this out and Iran across someone else who is too. They posted a comment on my blog and I'm trying to find a way to get in touch with them. So far no dice, so I guess it would make things easier if you make it simple for someone to contact you straight from your blog. I'm going to check mine soon to see how easy it is to give me a message.

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Changes and updates

2008-08-25T17:03:00.000-07:00

Livespace needs changed to software
Games and music need graphics
continue setup of home

Keep organizing the content

2008-08-24T15:11:00.000-07:00

Organize, organize, organize, all you are really doing is cataorizing information. So figure out what catagories make pages for each catagory make sense to you and start putting content in them.

8 Reasons Why Lists are Good for Getting Traffic to your Blog

2008-08-21T04:19:00.001-07:00

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8 Reasons Why Lists are Good for Getting Traffic to your Blog

Lists are Scannable

Lists keep posts succinct

Lists look ‘neat’

Lists are easy to link to

Lists can be comprehensive

Lists are persuasive

Lists can add to the ease of writing

Lists as Memes

Keyword Tool

2008-08-21T04:16:00.001-07:00

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Important note: We cannot guarantee that these keywords will improve your campaign performance. We reserve the right to disapprove any keywords you add. You are responsible for the keywords you select and for ensuring that your use of the keywords does not violate any applicable laws.

Use the Keyword Tool to get new keyword ideas.
Select an option below to enter a few descriptive words or phrases, or type in your website's URL.
Keyword Tool Tips

Keyword Tool

tips to traffic

2008-08-21T03:59:00.001-07:00

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15 Tips to Increase Blog Traffic

1. Write Well and Write Often

2. Submit Your Blog to Search Engines

3. Use and Update Your Blogroll

4. Harness the Power of Comments

5. Syndicate Your Blog's Content with an RSS Feed

6. Use Links and Trackbacks

7. Tag Your Posts

8. Submit Your Posts to Social Bookmarking Sites

9. Remember Search Engine Optimization

10. Don't Forget Images

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11. Consider Guest Blogging

12. Join Forums, Web Rings or Online Groups

13. Promote Outside Your Blog

14. Nominate Yourself and Other Blogs for Blog Awards

15. Don't Be Shy

Using Trackbacks to Market Your Blog

2008-08-21T03:55:00.001-07:00

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Using Trackbacks to Market Your Blog and Increase Traffic to Your Blog

If

both hosted through Wordpress, you can simply include your link as you normally would in your post

If

different blogging platforms, you'll need to obtain the trackback URL (or permalink) from the other blog post

at the end of the post

Trackback URL' or 'Permalink

copy that URL into the 'Trackbacks' section of your original blog post

A blog trackback is basically a tap on the shoulder to another blogger

step 1

2008-08-21T03:50:00.001-07:00

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Submit to Search Engines to Boost Blog Traffic

Google

Yahoo!

Technorati (requires you to sign up to claim your blog)

The Open Directory

MSN's Live Search

More Web Logs Quick Tips

Remember, submitting your URL to search engines won't suddenly bring an overwhelming amount of traffic. However, it does mean your blog is on the search engines' radar screens and has a chance of being picked up by keyword searches.

Whay to do after you've started a blog

2008-08-21T03:45:00.001-07:00

A Short list.

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Growing a Blog - Market, Promote, Drive Traffic, Find Readers and More

First Steps

Networking

Sharing

Participating in Blog Events

Search Engine Optimization

RSS, Feeds and Subscriptions

Beginner Blogging

2008-08-21T03:40:00.001-07:00

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Starting a Blog - Blogging Basics for the Beginner Blogger

Lessons on Blogging

2008-08-21T03:36:00.001-07:00

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24 : Lessons on Blogging

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Be Determined

Manage Your Time Well

Keep Your Personal Life Private

Think Big Picture

Your Turn

A wordpress Guide from the guys at PC World

2008-08-21T03:18:00.001-07:00

This is one of the best articles I've read on this subject. It's well written. Excellent Job!

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How to Build a Blog With WordPress

Dozens of great blogging tools are available, and PC World has rated several of them. Among the most popular and versatile of these is WordPress. You can easily scale it to your needs, so it can handle a basic family blog or a professional blog or news site with equal aplomb. The latest version, WordPress 2.5, offers photo gallery support, powerful media management options, multiple file uploading, a new look, and more. And because it supports a host of plug-ins and widgets, you can quickly introduce additional features as needed.

keep your about me page simple

2008-08-21T03:08:00.001-07:00

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How to Write Your “About Me” Page

There are four main questions that readers want answered on your About Me page:

who you are…

your expertise and how it addresses…

their problem or goal, and how they can…

contact you

Hi, I’m Jane Smith and I write TransitionMomBlog (who Jane is) to help women make the transition from full-time mom to successful entrepreneur (the reader’s problem or goal). I started TransitionMomBlog in 2004 (Jane’s expertise – shows she has been blogging for two years) to help other women deal with the sometimes overwhelming prospect of starting a new business while still running a household (how Jane helps them overcome their problem or achieve their goal). Prior to raising my family, I spent over ten years as a teacher, corporate trainer and workshop leader (Jane’s expertise, both as a mom and a business person). To contact me, please email XXX (how to contact Jane).

Trackbacks help you get noticed

2008-08-21T02:46:00.001-07:00

It's all about the links!!!

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The Ultimate Trackback Help Guide

My blog links

2008-08-19T04:24:00.000-07:00

Design page needs to be added

2008-08-15T23:18:00.000-07:00

so add one.

Grafix

2008-08-15T22:48:00.000-07:00

Photoshop is a standard name in graphic design for web use, print layout, and more. Recognized world-wide as the industry-standard, Photoshop offers one of the most robust graphics editing experiences available. Learn tips and tricks, cool effects, and how to use the Photoshop tools more effectively.

Abstracts(143)

Animation(288)

Automation(56)

Basics(672)

Brushes(86)

Buttons(292)

Color(130)

Digital Art(370)

Drawing(1321)

Photo Effects(1296)

Photo Retouch(611)

Photography(403)

Scripting(6)

Text Effects(1041)

Textures and Patterns(299)

Web Graphics(1259)

Web Layouts(615)

One problem with trying to manage multiple blogs.

2008-08-15T22:45:00.000-07:00

Remembering the passwords and logon information. Reset your password through their Forgot password link. After they e-mail you your password save it in a folder on your e-mail provider(yahoo,hotmail,exc.)

Blogging

2008-08-15T22:44:00.000-07:00

Blogging Tools

testing post from scribefire. This was supposed to post on the blogging page but ended up on the main blog. I'm now using wordpress to post this. I'll try the same thing only there will be a series of periods after this.

Make Firefox faster

2008-08-15T22:43:00.001-07:00

If you have a broadband connection, you can use pipelining to speed
up your page loads. This allows Firefox to load multiple things on a

page at once, instead of one at a time (by default, it’s optimized for
dialup connections). Here’s how:

Type “about:config” into the address bar and hit return. Type
“network.http” in the filter field, and change the following settings
(double-click on them to change them):
- Set “network.http.pipelining” to “true”
- Set “network.http.proxy.pipelining” to “true”
- Set “network.http.pipelining.maxrequests” to a number like 30. This will allow it to make 30 requests at once.

Also, right-click anywhere and select New-> Integer. Name it
“nglayout.initialpaint.delay” and set its value to “0″. This value is
the amount of time the browser waits before it acts on information it
receives.

LIMIT RAM USAGE

If Firefox takes up too much memory on your computer,

you can limit the amount of RAM it is allowed to us. Again, go to
about:config, filter “browser.cache” and select
“browser.cache.disk.capacity”. It’s set to 50000, but you can lower it,
depending on how much memory you have. Try 15000 if you have between

512MB and 1GB ram.

REDUCE RAM USAGE FURTHER WHEN FIREFOX IS MINIMIZED

This setting will move Firefox to your hard drive
when you minimize it, taking up much less memory. And there is no

noticeable difference in speed when you restore Firefox, so it’s
definitely worth a go. Again, go to about:config, right-click anywhere
and select New-> Boolean. Name it “config.trim_on_minimize” and set
it to TRUE. You have to restart Firefox for these settings to take
effect.

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Switching From Windows Live Spaces

2008-08-15T22:43:00.000-07:00

After useing Livespaces for about a week I am starting to realize Blogger has way more features, is easier to use and load way quicker.

Having a hard time getting anything finished!

2008-08-15T22:42:00.000-07:00

I think I'm trying to balance too much at once. I am simultainously creating blogs, web pages, rendering graphics, researching a host of topics,recording music,editing music, all with no help and no direction. My advice to myself get something finished and go to the next, focus on ONE thing. So I'm asking what do I need to get finished first? I'd like to get The Capoeira page finished first, we'll see how it goes!!

My most used links

2008-08-10T04:18:00.000-07:00

will be posted here