June, 2008

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Six Degrees of Twitter

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Bored and looking for something to do?

Go to your twitter page.

Click on a picture of someone you’re following.

Now do this at least 6 more times.  You can’t look at who you’re clicking on, just click.

Once your on some page (hopefully someone you’ve never met/seen before), try to get back to your twitter page in 6 clicks or less.

This post has no SEO value whatsoever, Just for fun.  Although there are probably some deep things we could learn (but I’m not going to waste my time trying to figure out what they are.  This is enough of a time-waster as it is…)

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Facebook Friends Who Really Aren’t

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

I’ve got a weird problem, and probably one that people see all the time.

I keep getting these friend requests from people in the SEO industry, but I don’t know them.  Do I accept?

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Freelance Writers Like the Attention (and You Can Get Free Content)

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Here’s a cool way to get some possibly original content for a local community-based website.

Watch the local newspapers for articles written by freelance writers.  These local newspapers often don’t have a website, but are usually pretty stable in their small market area.

Hence the writers are getting published in the paper, but possibly not online.  So why not contact them and ask them if they’d like to be featured on your website as a writer for that local niche?  They’d probably be happy to get more attention, and you’ll get free local content.

I used to write an IT column for the Missouri Jaycees newspaper.  They were thrilled to have content for their newspaper, and I was excited to get the byline (and mention my website).  Had they put that online, I’d have more links and more exposure.  Win win.

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Use the Local Newschannel for Ideas

Friday, June 20th, 2008

If you run a local community or small business website and are needing ideas on how to get some free press, why not piggyback off the local items of interest?

There are two top news stories this week in Saint Louis.

  • Flooding

I’ve already started a photo contest related to the flooding.  Take a picture of flooded areas, or perhaps a teenager filling a sandbag, or perhaps an elderly gentleman donating water to workers.  I’ll post the pictures, send out a press release about my contest, and get more traffic and brand recognition.  The winner will get a $25 gas card, which appeals to pretty much everyone nowadays.

  • Anheuser Busch Takeover

Several ‘web-people’ have already taken advantage of this, launching sites such as SaveBudweiser and SaveAB. Smart because they’re getting free mentions on all the news broadcasts, radio stations and links galore from beer lovers and proud Saint Louis bloggers.  They’ve started petitions (even if useless, these encourage people to spread the word about the website) and forums to discuss the takeover.

Check out the news. Even if its depressing, there is still plenty of goodness to be found if you’ve got a somewhat creative mind.  People are happy to jump on a bandwagon, all you have to do is hook up the tractor and get in front of them.

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