Archive for February, 2010:

Domain Registration Prices Going Up in July 2010

{ Posted on Feb 24 2010 by Pixelrage }
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Categories : Domain Names
If you hadn't heard, let me be the first to infuriate you: domain name purchase and renewal prices for .com and .net are going up  by a shocking 7% and 10%, respectively. The announcement came to me from a GoDaddy email ...Read More »

Do You Do SEM Full Time? Diversify or Die!

{ Posted on Feb 16 2010 by Pixelrage }
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Categories : SEM
Here in the corporate world, I've begun to see a disturbing trend as the SEM (search engine marketing/pay-per-click advertising) account maintenance guy. SEM is very easily outsourced...to machines. It's time to wake up to the realization that you don't need ...Read More »

What Still Annoys Me About Twitter

{ Posted on Feb 04 2010 by Pixelrage }
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Categories : Social Networking
Simply put: there's no way to hide people you're following. There would be drastic pros and cons to Twitter allowing this feature - but can't there be a better way to get things done? Read More »

When to Send a Cease and Desist Letter

{ Posted on Feb 03 2010 by Pixelrage }
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Categories : Business
Have your registered copyrights or trademarks been used unlawfully? Is someone using your good name in commerce for their benefit on the web? Or, are you looking to take down yet another scumbag cybersquatter? Scare 'em off with an effective ...Read More »

Why Pick Only Niches That You Like?

{ Posted on Feb 01 2010 by Pixelrage }
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Categories : Blogging
It's horrible advice, and I see it all the time on forums: “start blogging on a topic you’re interested in, and you’ll be successful.” While you’re doing that, someone else will be writing about something uninteresting to them, while making ...Read More »