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Category: Blog Tools

John Reese Working to Fix BlogRush Problems

September 20, 2007 – 10:03 pm

I’ve leveled some criticism at BlogRush lately, as have some others. I’m not much for neutrality: if it works, I’m for it. If it doesn’t, I’m against it. In spite of my criticism, when BlogRush first came out, I said in my first post about it that I respected John Reese. That’s true. Here is [...]

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Comments (2)

BlogRush Does NOT Violate AdSense TOS

September 17, 2007 – 12:40 pm

Some folks have said that BlogRush might violate Google AdSense terms of service. It’s important to voice concerns and make sure we’re clear about the repercussions of what we do. I respect my fellow bloggers who are raising doubts about BlogRush, but where it concerns Google AdSense policies violations I think those doubts aren’t justified.
I’ve [...]

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Also posted in Google | Comments (11)

Second Thoughts on BlogRush

September 16, 2007 – 8:39 am

I recently installed BlogRush, a link/traffic widget, which I wrote about last Sunday.

I wonder if the nature of it is such that it doesn’t really increase traffic for you unless you’ve already got huge traffic. If anything, it might increase the disparity between popular blogs and newly established blogs.
Whether or not BlogRush does what it [...]

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Comments (23)

The Rush is On

September 15, 2007 – 4:53 am

Yes, I’ve added the BlogRush traffic widget. You may have seen other bloggers posting about it, too. When I first heard the idea, I was skeptical: traffic for practically no effort? Yeah, right. I think I’ll buy that spam-o-matic internet marketing system, too!
Except for one thing: BlogRush is run by John Reese, of Income.com. I [...]

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Comments (4)

Search like an Expert on Google

August 20, 2007 – 7:29 pm

Want to search on Google like an expert? This article has the tips and techniques to get rid of the fluff and find the right stuff when you search online, including a ’secret’ way to search Google without seeing any ads!

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Also posted in Blogging Productivity, Google | Comments (7)

Windows Live Writer for Blogging - Great, or Garbage?

August 6, 2007 – 4:26 am

There are more than a few people out there who swear by Windows Live Writer. I’ve been using it to write posts for the past couple days. I feel I’ve gotten to know it enough to offer a solid review of it.
What is Windows Live Writer?
Windows Live Writer is free desktop blog software from Microsoft (I know, [...]

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Comments (9)

6th Key: Blog Tools - 7 Keys to Better Blogging in 7 Days

August 4, 2007 – 10:25 am

The 6th Key to Better Blogging is Blog Tools. I discuss the importance of good tools and provide a shortlist of resources.

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Comments (2)

Can NetVibes Help You Be a Better Blogger?

July 21, 2007 – 6:03 pm

You can use NetVibes to set up a “blogging command center” in which you can more effectively manage your blogging research. NetVibes is a personal home page that uses draggable widgets. It’s a blog tool that can increase your productivity as a blogger. Check out my thorough review, complete with screencasts!

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Also posted in RSS | Comments (6)

How to Use Google Docs & Spreadsheets to Manage Your Blog

July 2, 2007 – 5:33 pm

An examination of how you can use Google Docs and Spreadsheets to help you better manage your blog.

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Also posted in Blogging Productivity | Comments (2)

Better Blogging Link Blast for June 29, 2007

June 29, 2007 – 5:26 am

A roundup of great links from the past week to help you be a better blogger!

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Also posted in WordPress | Comments (2)

Build Blog Traffic with Technorati, Part 1

June 24, 2007 – 6:13 am

Explains in plain English how to use Technorati to your advantage on your blog in order to increase traffic.

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Also posted in Blogging Tutorials | Comments (1)

Frames Strike Back

July 27, 2006 – 11:27 pm

Is it me, or has there been an increase in the number of websites using frames? Gmail does it. The new Netscape launches outbound links into a framed page that makes it easy to go back to perusing articles at Netscape (you can close it, too). About does the same thing, and so does every [...]

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Comments (1)

My Brief Affair With Google Desktop

September 16, 2005 – 8:05 pm

My review of Google Desktop. In a word: meh…

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Also posted in RSS | Comments (0)

Four New Technologies Changing Business, Part Three: Podcasting

May 12, 2005 – 3:29 pm

An article that examines explains what is podcasting and how podcasting and podcasts are changing how business marketing is done.

By Michael Martine, Blog Consultant | Also posted in RSS | Comments (0)