January 2009
Last Toolbar PageRank update of 2008 →
In case you didn’t see where I confirmed it on Twitter, Google recently did a toolbar PageRank update. It’s pretty much done now. If you want more info, I’ve answered questions about PageRank and…
Microsoft getting ready to lay off 17% of staff... →
Lars-Göran Nilsson / Fudzilla: Microsoft getting ready to lay off 17% of staff — Worldwide cutbacks — The rumor that Microsoft was set to lay off people on January 15th, 2009 is no longer a…
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December 2008
Google blogging in 2008 →
Every year right about now we round up our blogging activity across Google. Ready? Here goes. This is our 368th post of the year on the main Google blog, which is 23% more than in 2007. In…
New blog post: Who’ll Leave Google First? Marissa Mayer or Matt Cutts? http://snipurl.com/9azbu
Back at @govisithawaii’s parents. 6.5 hours driving from AL and I’m exhausted. A couple more days here then back to Raleigh
Just ordered all the parts to build my first computer! Also planning to install Ubuntu on it and get more familiar with Linux in general
LOL at everyone offering me their own snow! I knew I’d hit a nerve on that tweet. Most snow I’ve ever seen is maybe 3” - outside of skiing
Wind gusts of 70mph in the NC mountains today. Chance of snow tonight! I soo want to see a big snow
Google Updates Toolbar PageRank For New Years →
Some webmasters are celebrating, others not so much, as Google closes out 2008 with another toolbar PageRank update — the first one since September. Google’s Matt Cutts confirmed the update via…
Last Toolbar PageRank update of 2008 →
In case you didn’t see where I confirmed it on Twitter, Google recently did a toolbar PageRank update. It’s pretty much done now. If you want more info, I’ve answered questions about PageRank and…
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Gawker Media's Nick Denton Sells Another Blog and... →
Peter Kafka / MediaMemo: Gawker Media’s Nick Denton Sells Another Blog and Puts Another One on the Block — Gawker Media’s Nick Denton continues to shrink his blog empire: He has sold off…
Squatters Are Screwed; Nobody Cares If Your Domain... →
Quick, name three significant web sites that have domain extensions that end in .me or .tv. Having trouble? Sure, there are a few of them out there (kyte.tv and Buddy.tv come to mind, but I can’t…
Gawker Media sells Consumerist blog →
The blog, which is often an outlet for consumer complaints, will become a new division within the publisher of Consumer Reports.
David Armano Reveals His Personal Branding Secrets →
Today, I spoke with David Armano, who is a well-known blogger and visual expert. He’s best known for his marketing diagrams and speaks at a lot of industry events. I spoke to David about how…
So the Wolfpack lost to Rutgers. I could tell you that it was cos our star QB missed 2nd half with injury, but I won’t. :-P
New blog post: Holiday Online Sales Dip for First Time http://snipurl.com/97y0v
Waking up in Birmingham, AL for the Papajohns Bowl. I hope the Wolfpack can end the season with a big win.
The importance of monitoring Twitter comes to the TV industry: http://tinyurl.com/7g22en
2009 Will Be the Year for Small Businesses to… http://tinyurl.com/8nkgvu
Twitority Made It. - Folks first, excuse my french... →
Loïc Le Meur / Loic Le Meur Blog: Twitority Made It. — Folks first, excuse my french, I was just asking for a simple feature nothing else, yeah okay using the word authority was… my french. …
New blog post: Digg’s Lack of Ad Targeting is Hurting Revenue http://snipurl.com/97toc
Cuil Fail: Traffic Nearly Hits Rock Bottom (Robin... →
Robin Wauters / TechCrunch: Cuil Fail: Traffic Nearly Hits Rock Bottom — Remember the ill-fated Google-killer Cuil? Named ‘Cuill’ and very much in stealth mode for the first part of the year,…
Hawaii lovers/residents: I have been sprucing up the GVH Flickr group. I hope you’ll come join! http://www.flickr.com/groups/govisithawaii/
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What I Learned This Year →
Exactly one year ago today I was overcome by what seemed like a case of bad heartburn, but what the medical professionals at UCSF would later diagnose as a heart attack. Within just a few minutes,…
…also might learn some Spanish - anyone used Rosetta Stone? #2009
Not ruling out starting a 2nd “Pilgrim” blog or maybe writing another book - but both would be a huge undertaking, so not sure… #2009
It’s that time of year to start thinking about my work/personal priorities for #2009. I already know that I want to do more photography…
What about you? Planning anything new for 2009?
New blog post: Last Chance to Save on My Reputation Management Workshop http://snipurl.com/95uka
It’s going to be 60F in the NC mountains, so I think @govisithawaii and I will take the two doxies for a walk somewhere
Twitter Authority? Kinda pointless but give it to those that want it - just make it an option not the default
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Almost finished organizing http://photos.andybeal.com/ - I just need to design a custom header. Hoping to advance my photo skilz in 2009
Adobe - Download Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 →
Apple - Aperture 2 - Download Aperture 2 and Get a... →
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Acer adds Linux apps for Aspire One to FTP server →
Acer has added 11 new apps that can be run in Linpus Linux Lite to its FTP server. If you have an Acer Aspire One running Acer’s custom version of Linux, you can now install Firefox 3, Tux Racer,…
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church - , - Sermons... →
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Why can’t America embrace Boxing Day? It makes Dec 26th seem more like an extension of Christmas. Maybe I should start a campaign! ;-)
A Guide to Buying Established Websites →
Where’s the best place to find an established website for sale? Some of the registrars and web hosting companies have their own auctions. If you spend enough time scouring these auctions, then…
New blog post: Marketing Pilgrim’s Top 10 Posts of 2008 http://snipurl.com/94p6s
Heading for the Taylor family dinner. A small affair of only, hmmm, 20-25 people!!! I remember the number freaked me out the 1st year I went
Chillin after opening presents and enjoying brunch. I hope Santa was good to you this year. Merry Christmas!
Called home and learned my youngest brother bought my mum a netbook for Christmas - does that now make netbooks passe? ;-)
New blog post: Merry Christmas Pilgrims! http://snipurl.com/93j2r
Testing Opera web browser on my netbook - so far so good