Tips for buying domain names ebook

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Daniel Scocco, of Daily Blog Tips, has today published his first ever ebook, Killer Domains. Two days ago, Daniel kindly sent me an evaluation copy, which I opened almost immediately. I knew if the content was anything like what Daniel publishes on his website, the ebook would be an excellent resource for domain name buyers.

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An informal chat with Google

David Airey: We’ve had our ups and downs, haven’t we, Google?

Google: We have, David.

David Airey: Do you remember that time I tried to trick my way to the top of your search results?

Google: Oh yes. I taught you a thing or two by slapping that search rank penalty on your domain.

David Airey: You did. Who’d […]

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Should links open in a new window?

This is a web usability question that concerns you, the people who read my blog, and also those who author their own blogs / websites.
Cat, at Creative Latitude, and I have been wondering (as was Darren at Problogger some time back) about how we present our external hyperlinks to you. When you leave our sites […]

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How to deter thieves from stealing your images and server bandwidth

Nobody likes a thief, and we all want to stop them in their tracks.
Lately I’ve been finding more and more bloggers lifting images directly from my server and using them on their own blogs / websites. Not only is this stealing, but it’s also using up the bandwidth you’re paying your web host for.
The last […]

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My rollercoaster relationship with Google

A wry smile spread across my face today, and I gave a little chuckle.
I’ve come to realise that I need to hire a full-time SEO expert to keep me on the straight and narrow.
Yep, once again my Google search rankings are down the pan.
Chapter 1 - paid links and Google-bombing penalty
Back in September of last […]

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Collective effort restores David Airey.com

Three days ago, I reported on a GMail security flaw resulting in the theft of my domain name.
Today, I am delighted, humbled and relieved, to announce that davidairey.com is now back in my possession.
To say I’ve been overwhelmed with the response is an understatement, and I can’t thank you all enough for your help.
News spreads […]

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WARNING: Google’s GMail security failure leaves my business sabotaged

What would you do if a criminal stole something very personal, and very valuable from you?
What if they were able to target your business and criple your income?
You wouldn’t be too happy now, would you?
What if you also discovered that this was happening because of a Google security infection that can affect every GMail user […]

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Online marketing for logo designers

No matter what industry you’re in, you need to pay attention to what your prospective customers are looking for. As many of you know, I specialise as a logo designer, but that’s not to say I should focus 100% of my efforts on marketing myself as such.
That might sound strange, but let me explain.
I attract […]

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The 30 month evolution of my online graphic design portfolio

I’ve been running this blog for about 12 months now, but that’s not to say I didn’t have an online presence beforehand.
I thought you might like to join me on a journey through my past website designs, where I showcase what used to act as my online graphic design portfolio. Be warned, however, as it’s […]

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First steps to graphic design pricing

Are you self-employed? Freelancing? Consulting? Perhaps you’re looking for a designer and want to know how they set their rates?
How much to charge a client is one of the most talked about topics in self-employment, and here I offer points to consider for designers setting their graphic design pricing.
First things first, remember you have a […]

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