Increasing My Blogs Traffic

SEO Opportunities

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:34:00 +0000

After examining a host of job opportunities in the SEO and freelance writing fields, I have come to the conclusion that the vast majority are not what they claim to be. Having spent the better part of the last few years writing for various online publications as well as personal blogs, I've come to the realization that the most certain job opportunities in this "business" are the ones that you create for yourself. Granted, there are many great opportunities that you can apply for quite simply by sharing your portfolio, but oftentimes... not so much.

With that said, I've been quite fortunate to be able to devote quite a bit of time developing original content across a stream of sites that have delivered quality content as well as a certain amount of SEO to my projects. These projects have generated a fair amount of revenue, but are by no means "paying all the bills". I am hoping to begin anew in the upcoming months. The goal is quite simple; build even more quality content across an even larger stream of publications thus building a more expansive portfolio which will not only better showcase my talents, but hopefully deliver more lucrative opportunities in the future.

Now, it is quite easy to say this and even more difficult to follow through. Knowing this, I plan on starting small. Essentially, I will be lining up my "ducks" so that there will be a solid framework in place from which to create the aforementioned portfolio. Currently, I feel as though my work is quite scattered about the "net" and needs to be reigned in properly. We'll see where this new process gets me.

SEO Ramblings

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:53:00 +0000

So it has been quite a while since I've focused on this blog. In fact, I would say it has been at least 8 months since I've really focused too much on any particular blog. Well anyway, this post isn't a promise to renew "blogger vigilance" or anything like that. I merely wanted to take a moment to express how surprised I am that this blogs SEO has held up as well as it has over the last 8 months.

I would have to say that it is a testament to the quality of posts which have been written here over the months prior to the hiatus. Taking a look at some of the tags and labels from prior posts I would have to say that the best "performing" entries were of SEO, Free Services and Extensions. Honestly, the extensions posts were a lot of fun for a number of reasons (first being the revenue they generated). I have to say that this experience has been really good and I'm hoping to possibly move this blog over to Wordpress and spend a bit more energy on it in the upcoming few months.

In addition to moving this blog to Wordpress, I'm thinking of moving a couple of others to that "engine" as well, but we'll see what happens over time.

New Video Project

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:13:00 +0000

After spending the better part of the last month or so writing about file extensions and whatnot, I thought it might be fun to deliver a little information in to a new project that I am working on over at 8-Bit Memoirs. For those of you familiar with my personal blogs (8-Bit and 8-Bit 2.0) you already know that I am an old school video game enthusiast (retro gamer). Well, I am hoping to add a new element to those gaming sites that will deliver live play-throughs of some of the classic games that I have reviewed and am looking to review in the future.

Honestly, it wasn't terribly difficult to record footage and edit it on the iMac, it was really a matter of buying a decent DVR and finding the time to play-through some of the classics. Having said that, I am expecting delivery of the DVR sometime in the coming week and I hope to have the first play-through under way in about 2 weeks. I plan on posting them on the 8-Bit Memoirs youtube channel as well as a new site that is under development.

This is really a fun time for me in regards to pursuing one of my passions. Granted, I am not tying this into any particular monetization endeavor or anything like that. This is simply me sharing one of my passions with you all.

As for this site, I am not too sure how much longer this will be viable. I had originally developed this site as a means for new bloggers to generate tips and ideas on how to stimulate their blogs and increase organic traffic. I like to think that this blog still maintains the original premise as well as a bit of technical knowledge that may help bloggers blog more efficiently as well. I've had a good time with this site and hope to continue on in one manner or another here, but we'll see what time brings. Thanks for visiting today!

Encrypted Email; No Worries

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:47:00 +0000

Having spent a great deal of time in the corporate world, I have come across a number of things that would make any "normal" persons head spin. Imagine having to contact tech support at least 5 times a day to seek answers for technical issues that you know how to solve yourself in minutes. That's right, it's all about access sometimes. Then again, I wouldn't want to be the one responsible for writing and rewriting code should something go asunder. Anyway, back to the matter at hand, encrypted emails.

As I mentioned earlier, having copious experience in the corporate realm, I've been on one end or another of countless emails, memos and pdf's. More often than not everything runs smoothly, but sometimes a driver is out of date or an extension goes askew and you are left with one of two things. First, an error message and second, an assignment that cannot be opened or completed thus leaving you in the "hole". To avoid this purgatory of the cubicle, I always suggest jumping onto the net and downloading a simple scan to check on that pesky pdf File Extension P7M.

As I've mentioned earlier, File Extension p7M allows access to a variety of business emails that may or may not be encrypted. The cure to the aforementioned malady is as easy as downloading a simple program, running a scan and downloading the required updates. Honestly, this is a simple solution to a problem that could leave you on hold for hours on end while a deadline quickly approaches. The Driver Cure system works with certified downloads and delivers a detailed report allowing you to see exactly what issues you are having (on your computer...) and how to correct them quickly and effectively.

Seminar Announcement; Texas

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:37:00 +0000

As I mentioned earlier today, there are a number of great social media seminars that will be available over the course of the summer and my goal is to deliver the information to you so that hopefully you can attend and learn invaluable tools and skills. The first seminar I'd like to announce is in Dallas, TX on July 21. The seminar will focus on the utilization of social networking tools in order to better promote yourself, your writing and/or your business.

Target Audience, "Business owners and business managers ready to learn about competing for customers in the social web, and those wanting to gain insights into the latest developments in social networking and social business practices."

Personally, I'd like to attend this event, but I somehow doubt I'll have the free time to travel up to Dallas considering my busy schedule. If you happen to find yourself in the DFW area on the 21st, stop in, or at least visit the site. I think you'll pick up quite a bit of knowledge from the professionals on-hand. Anyway, I'll let you know about upcoming seminars around the country as the information becomes available.

Flash Drives; Portability Plus

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:22:00 +0000

Is there anything cooler than a flash drive? Think about it, not only do they offer an insane amount of memory as well as portability (keep in mind I'm from the floppy disc generation), but they can be fully customized and tailored to you, your business or personality. I mean, why mess around with a plain unit when you can have an extensive array of custom USB flash drives?

I recently chanced across a company called Best Flash Drives that actually offers just about any style of USB drives you could possibly imagine. Would you like custom USB drives in the shape of a surfboard? How about a drive in the style of a Hershey bar? Yeah that's right, your imagination is pretty much the limit here. In addition to the aforementioned styling features, you can choose from a number of popular designs as well as fully customize your features.

In addition to the aforementioned features, Best Flash Drives also offers incredible turn-around times on their products. If you want your new drive in 24 hours you'll get it in that time. If you decide a week or two is good, they have you covered. Honestly, I'm pretty impressed. Not only do these guys work with techies like us, but they also cater to both small and large businesses alike. As far as I'm concerned, being just as important as the "big fish" is pretty cool.

Expo's; Learn on the Road

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:15:00 +0000

For those of you who are interested in learning new and exciting ways to improve your blogs traffic stream as well as learn a handful of great tips to better serve your readers, look no further than media expo's. I've been reading up on a few of the expo's that have "gone down" the last couple of weeks and I have to say that I was impressed at not only the amount of great information available, but also the wealth of knowledge offered by industry professionals. Think about that, industry professionals. Who better to pick the brains of?

I highly recommend checking out some of the local events going on al summer and fall in various parts of the country. Honestly, there are quite a few events going on if you know what you are interested in and where to look.

A colleague of mine who is a professional blogger actually hosts a number of seminars from his office (a wifi fishing dock). His seminars focus on a number of techniques including revenue generation, visibility and tech tips. If for some reason you cannot make it to North Carolina for a seminar, you should definitely check out his website Softduit Media. Seriously though, check out his site for a number of great tips and techniques to aid in achieving your writing goals.

Creative Projects: Extension PTX

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:04:00 +0000

I have been working on a number of creative projects the last few weeks and have been utilizing Paint Shop Pro among other programs and ran into a couple of errors due to some outdated drivers that I had been unaware of. With that said, I wanted to talk with everyone briefly about File Extension PTX. As you may already know, File Extension PTX deals with the program Paint Shop Pro (in addition to a number of other programs that utilize said file). Having not utilized this program over the last few months, I had a number of software updates as well as drivers to find the "fix" for. Needless to say, I utilized my Driver Cure download.

Honestly, this was one of those cases that I was fortunate to know where to go to solve this problem. After downloading the program, I conducted a search for any and all driver updates so I could get up and running again. Once I received my report I was able to select the certified updates I wanted as well as a few others I wasn't even aware of.

I have to say that this system has save my butt a few times over the last couple of months. It comes as a real shock to me that I was missing so many critical components to my programs due to my anal retentive nature. Fortunately, I know where to go and what to do when I end up with files that can't be open or errors that keep my software from running effectively.

The Explosion; New Admin at BlogExplosion

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:59:00 +0000

Having spent a great deal of time discussing the benefits of numerous auto-surfs and traffic generators, I wanted to spread the news that BlogExplosion appears to have found new administration. I took a break from utilizing their services since I was unable to gain resolution to a number of tickets that I filed. Recently, I have not only received resolution of those tickets, but also a new "test" ticket that I submitted to test whether or not this was an anomaly. I am happy to say that the ticket was resolved in 24 hours.

With that said, I want to recommend that those of you who may be searching for an auto-surf give BlogExplosion another go around. Don't get me wrong, I am not endorsing them or other auto-surfs, but I have to say that they can definitely give a tired blog a shot in the arm or a steady blog a nice little surge in readership.

Personally, I really miss BlogMad, but I'll live.

Quicken Extension

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:19:00 +0000

After spending a bit of time yesterday talking about WPD extensions and its uses and formats, I wanted to deliver some information regarding the File Extension QFX. For those of you who utilize Quicken Financial Exchange and other Quicken software, you are probably well aware of File Extension QFX, but for those who are unfamiliar, I will "run-down" a few notes briefly.

The aforementioned files are utilized in order to import various financial data and spreadsheets. These files would carry wealth of information including account information (names, addresses, figures etc.) so they are what I like to refer to as "dense files". These "dense files" are transferred during various transactions and are actually returned via an OFX extension, but that is a battle for another day.

With that said, I think you can understand the importance of maintaining your drivers and updates when it comes to finance. I mean, we usually cover the blogging aspects of these extensions, but sometimes the financial aspect creeps into blogging; so why not. Anyway, this Driver Cure download in the above links actually works the same as other downloads I have mentioned in previous posts. You simply download the Driver Cure, employ a systems scan, examine the report and download the required certified updates to ensure your drivers and other programs are functioning properly. If you are curious about the aforementioned download, feel free to visit the links!

Mirror Blogging; Casting Away Page Rank

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:08:00 +0000

Journeying through the Blogosphere I've come cross some very interesting "phenomena", one of which is the "Mirror Blog". The phenomena that I am speaking of is the blog that carries duplicitous content from its host site onto its own. Now I've heard a number of things about these sites, the first of which is that Google doesn't appreciate these sites and will in hand negatively respond via Adsense blocks and Page Rank decreases.

Now I don't pretend to be an expert on these grounds, but I am pretty sure that I can tell when something isn't good and I suspect these mirror blogs aren't good at all. I can see where an author might choose to do something similar as an offshoot. In fact my gaming blogs 8-Bit Memoirs and 8-Bit Memoirs 2.0 mirror concepts but never content. In fact, I have gone so far as to only advertise on one versus the both of them due to the similarities (plus my readers don't particularly understand the business end of blogging to which I don't discredit them).

With all that said, I suggest you do not engage in the practice of duplicate blogs. I suppose I could put this entry into a category of its own titled "responsible blogging" or something of the like. Anyway, happy blogging and more extensions on the way!

Extension WPD

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:57:00 +0000

As I mentioned earlier today, I will be delivering a handful of posts regarding some obscure file extensions that are quite important although oftentimes overlooked. The first of these that I would like to take a look at is File Extension WPD. The WPD is commonly associated with data files. Typically this data file will be located alongside WAV files somewhere on the hard-drive. Although File Extension WPD is most commonly associated with audio files, it is most prominently used with a program called Saw Studio.

The aforementioned program uses the WPD file in order to assess signal frequency as well as intensity. Think of the difference of having a functioning extension versus not as listening to your television on mono instead of surround sound (yeah, huge difference). In fact, oftentimes if your drivers aren't updated you wont be able to access anything in the audio program.

As with other Driver Cure downloads, this one is free and runs quite similarly to the others I have mentioned previously. First the download will scan your computer for erroneous or missing drivers and extensions and upon completion will supply you with a thorough scan report. Upon receiving the report you will be given a listing of certified downloads to restore your system to optimal performance. Honestly, I have never really had an issue with WPD files, but if I did I would likely utilize this download in order to restore my system.

More Updates Coming

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:49:00 +0000

Over the last few posts I've been spending some time delivering day-to-day updates as well as a few other projects that I've been working on. I have recently started using Twitter as well as traveling once again. I am having difficulties updating regularly due to my schedule, but am planning on continuing delivering file extension downloads as well as other tools that will benefit bloggers and avid cpu geeks like myself.

Having said that, I have a couple of extension posts coming up today that deal with both WPD and QFX extensions. In fact, I am considering a contract with Driver Cure that will enable me to receive compensation for posting about their products and services. Personally, I think it is a win-win situation as it delivers great content and knowledge to you all while it puts a handful of cash in my pocket for playing "middleman". With that said, feedback is always welcome. Hope all is well with you all and happy blogging!

A Bloggers Query

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:38:00 +0000

This last week my wife and I had been blessed with the company of her parents and elderly grandmother. Much to my chagrin, I was unable to maintain my blogs and other writing assignments between both work and hosting our guests. With that said, I did spend a lot of time wondering whether or not "Gram" had a number of accident safeguards in place at home. I mean, what if she falls out of bed or slips and falls in the bathroom or something (she's 84!). In fact, she had just fallen out of bed the previous week and was sporting one hell of a contusion on her forehead.

Anyway, after talking with my wife later that night we came to the decision that we were going to look into getting Gram a Life Alert system so that if something should happen all she would have to do is hit a button and help would be en route. I have to admit that we don't know a heck of a lot about the Life Alert system or systems, but we came to find out that not only can they be used as a "panic button", but can also be used as medication reminders, alarms and smoke detectors. I mean, all we really wanted was the large help button, but the piece of mind of all the other features really sealed the deal for us.

We haven't purchased the system yet, but are strongly considering it. Unfortunately we live down here in Texas and Grammy lives in New Hampshire. If you aren't too sure about US geography that is about 2,500 miles. So needless to say I won't be the one ordering and installing the system. Anyway, we're going to try and bring my in-laws on board and maybe they can get the ball rolling. In conclusion, I realize this isn't really the topic of this blog, but I wanted to share the system with you as you may have elderly family members who could benefit from the concept. Happy blogging!

Text'ers Driving

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:30:00 +0000

During the last week I've noticed something incredibly dangerous that I somehow never really noticed before. Imagine driving down a country road in the morning and seeing an oncoming car (about a 1/2 mile away) slowly swerving into your path. At first I wasn't too sure what was going on, but as the car drew closer I began to slow down and pull as far to the side as I could. Almost at that same moment the oncoming car swerved dramatically back into its own lane. As the car flew by its horn honked and its driver gave me the middle finger.

Let's think about that for a minute. What did I do to deserve a loud beep and a middle finger? Was I the one swerving all over the road? Was I the one who had their head buried in "texting while driving"?

With that said, I want to stress the importance of not "texting" while driving. I mean, let's face it, most people can't even talk on their hone while driving. When they are talking on the phone they are at least looking at the road. While "texting" you are looking down from the road onto your phone or what have you. Anyway, I'm still here and hopefully you are too.

Extension 2

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:00:00 +0000

As I mentioned earlier today, I want to bring you another driver download update regarding File Extension 2. For any of you who are familiar with File Extension 2, I am shocked. Having no idea what this file extension entails I made sure to read up on it quite extensively before publishing this post. Apparently, this extension is not only virtually unknown, but it also operates across multiple programs.

Some of the programs in which this extension is paramount are truly from every end of the spectrum. Some of the uses are for video games (music files in particular), VoiceType Software, Unix systems as well as some setup menus for the GNU project (whatever that is). From what I've read, there are many other programs that may operate on this extension however they are unverified at this time.

With that said, I want to run down the specifics of the download process for Driver Cure which will take care of any system issues you may be encountering vie File Extension 2 errors. Upon downloading this program your computer will run a search for any outdated or corrupted drivers, then provide you with a detailed report on its findings followed by different certified downloads that will correct and update the drivers and extensions you may be missing. Personally, I think this download is quite handy, seeing as though it can detect such obscure extensions and drivers in order to increase your computers performance. Bet then again, don't take my word for it, check it out yourself!

Twitter Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:52:00 +0000

After posting an article yesterday regarding my new Twitter account, I neglected to inform everyone that the account "8BitMemoirs" is named appropriately after my other blogs 8-Bit Memoirs and 8-Bit Memoirs 2.0. Either way, the account will be covering numerous updates from both of those blogs as well as other blogs I am currently working on.

In regards to Twitter, I am enjoying their service so far, but am still in the process of gathering up friends and followers and hoping that some of them are actually reading my updates and of course articles.

In other news, I hope that all these different download articles have been helpful for all of you out there in the Blogosphere. I'm not too sure how long my "contract" will be via Blogsvertise with these extension posts, but as long as I feel that they are beneficial for you all I will keep posting them. Honestly, I am learning quite a bit bout the different drivers and downloads due to the posts so I know at least I am finding them helpful.

Anyway, keep creating quality content and keeping the Blogosphere well-informed!

Keeping With the Theme

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:20:00 +0000

As I mentioned in yesterdays post, I wanted to deliver a little more information regarding some file extensions. The extension I wanted to cover today is File Extension PVM. First off, I would like to shed some light on what exactly PVM is. A file extension of this designation involves images (digital images to be exact) transfered from a device to your computer. Once the image is taken, the device will typically format the data into a PVM file. The File Extension PVM, which needs to be running effectively in order to capture the image onto your computer, is an integral aspect to uploading images from any such device onto your computer.

As I've mentioned in previous posts, it is incredibly important to maintain your drivers and other software. Imagine the frustration of attempting to run programs or update files if you cannot even open up the application. Fortunately, there are a number of great downloads available online for problems such as the aforementioned. One of the downloads I am particularly enamored by is Driver Cure.

Driver Cure functions just as you would expect. The download runs a full systems scan that searches for outdated or corrupted drivers and software, then compiles a detailed listing of any issues that may have been found. After the detailed listing is compiled, the download then offers a complete listing of certified drivers that will replace any outdated or corrupted drivers which may have been found during the scan.

I'm not one to throw around endorsements, but I will say that as far as free updates and downloads go, Driver Cure is top notch. IN fact, the download takes a mere 10-15 seconds. Imagine being able to download a cure for any and all driver errors and outdates so quickly. Granted, a scan is a bit more comprehensive, but personally I think that it is worth the "price" (free)!

Twitter'ing

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:39:00 +0000

Well, I am finally attempting to utilize Twitter for both blog promotion and everyday conversation. I'm not terribly sure why I waited so long to join up, but I am definitely glad that I did. After being a "Twitterer" for 24 hours, I have three or four followers who are already loyal readers of my old school video game blog as well as some of my other projects.

Having said that, I am still learning the various idiosyncrasies of the system and am looking forward to having "conversation" on the site instead of updates. So far, I am enjoying what I am seeing, but am wondering if anyone knows any techniques on the site that will better assist me in making use of it. Please, feel free to contact me via this blog or any of my other sites or contacts.

In the meantime, I expect to have a few more posts about various downloads and file extensions in order to help you blog more effectively. Anyway, happy blogging and I hope to hear from you all soon!

Twitter me at 8BitMemoirs!

Office Tech

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:22:00 +0000

In an effort to streamline my home business, I've been slowly amassing a number of technical gadgets and programs that will keep me "plugged in" to my business 24/7. Granted, it is easier nowadays to be "available" at all hours, but sometimes it is important to be able to perform more detailed tasks immediately. For example, I have a fax machine that I use constantly, but I turn it off at the end of the business day. Typically, in the morning, I turn the machine on and run through a ream of paper. Some of the documents take priority over others which leaves me with quite a bit of sorting. With that said, I've been looking for another system that will help me transfer the more pertinent documents more efficiently.

I recently received information regarding a new document management system from Axacore.com that may actually assist me by streamlining my document process. Honestly, I am looking for a system that will fully manage my documents as well as receive and send in a more efficient manner to personal and professional contacts. From my understanding, the system functions a s a fax server which will allow me to maintain the database from one application as opposed to multiple. The benefits of such a system are really something compared to what I am used to. The system also utilizes fax over ip (FOIP) which means I need to rig up some T38 cable, but that shouldn't be an issue seeing as though I am running a compatible system already. Anyway, I am giving this system some serious thought and will likely be running my mouth nonstop about it once I get up and running. In the meantime, thanks for tuning in and hopefully I've helped you with some ideas to streamline your home business which might even lead to an increase in your blogs traffic.

Twitter Traffic?

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:39:00 +0000

Is it just me or is Twitter all over the place nowadays. I mean, I switch on the television and CNN, MSNBC and even the right wingers on FOX are all about their "Twitter Board". Seriously, when did this happen? I seem to remember that sometime this last summer I read that Twitter was on the decline.

Lately this blog has focused quite extensively on downloads and other free media on the net, but today I wanted to mention that this surge from Twitter might actually be a useful way to generate traffic to your blog. Think about it, you could plug your blog or link-drop and then who knows how far you could go.

Granted, I am not on Twitter so I don't know the specifics. I know someday I will be on there, but like MySpace, I am just waiting for it to settle down a bit. With that said, give it a shot if you'd like to experiment with potential fresh traffic. If not, just keep on keeping on!

More Hosting Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:43:00 +0000

Having spent a great deal of the last few weeks pondering numerous website hosting possibilities for my blogs, I've decided to put the project on hold. After perusing the blogosphere and asking numerous questions of my "colleagues", I've come to the conclusion that their is no general consensus as to which hosting service would be the best for my needs. I feel as thought the marketplace is so saturated with these "organizations" that to choose one almost seems like a random act.

I've researched numerous sites that sort, rate and compare the various hosting options for different criteria and have to admit that I was overwhelmed. Granted, a $5 a month service probably shouldn't be keeping me up nights, but I am just too anal about this kind of stuff. With that said, I managed to draw my search down to a few different companies, but am yet to select one. I am leaning towards InMotionHosting and BlueHost, but as I mentioned, earlier am yet to choose one.

Honestly, I feel like every time that I narrow down the field another great site pops up and brings me back to my indecisive state. I have to say that the Web Host Rating website has helped me narrow down the field a couple of times, so I will continue to utilize their website during my search. For the moment though, I am going to slow down my search and try to just continue solid blogging practices. In the meantime, thanks for your readership and happy blogging!

Swine Flu Update

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:35:00 +0000

It has been a solid week since the hysteria of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) broke so I thought an update might be pertinent. In Texas the outbreak raised many alarms, but little else. Several schools in the San Antonio and Fort Worth areas were shut down for a couple of weeks in order to stave off any potential outbreaks. Fortunately, the strain of flu was less "dangerous" than initially reported. In fact, after speaking with a number of healthcare professionals, it has been determined that this strain isn't really too much to worry about.

Unfortunately many people have passed away in Mexico due to the disease and other mitigating circumstances revolving around poor air quality and auto-immune responsiveness. By this I mean, the area around Mexico City where the disease began is an area of utter poverty and severe air pollution. As we all know, air pollution is one of the major contributors to a weakening immune system which in effect can render the flu to a epidemic state. I also suspect that the news media really went out of their way to "push" this story with their favorite buzz-words; Pandemic, Plague and Epidemic. I think the news media should issue an apology for creating a state of hysteria across the globe.

Now we return you to your regularly scheduled blogging.

Hosting Options

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:31:00 +0000

Having recently began investigating different web hosting services for my gaming blog 8-Bit Memoirs, I came across a really cool site that actually compares inexpensive hosting services side-by-side. In addition to the comprehensive "Top 10" listing of services, Web Hosting Geeks offers a wide variety of options for folks looking for an even wider variety of hosting services. Think about it, if you are searching for Unix Hosting, Email Hosting or even Forum Hosting you can access some great option via the sidebar on the Geeks website.

In addition to offering a wide variety of both traditional and specialty hosting options, Web Hosting Geeks also offers some other great features including tips for beginners. Some of the links (which can be found near the bottom of the main page) include general instructions to begin hosting, overseas hosting options as well as a guide for how to choose the best hosting options for your sites, blogs or what have you.

If you are considering signing on with a hosting service, you really owe it to yourself to visit this informative sight so that you can comparison shop to satisfy those hosting needs.

Missing BlogMad

noreply@blogger.com (Dave) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:24:00 +0000

Since the sale of BlogMad a few months back, I've been looking for another traffic generator (auto-surf) as well as a new social networking site for Bloggers. Granted, I could easily open up a profile on MySpace or FaceBook, but I'm not too sure I want that type of "experience" blogging. I was curious if anyone out there in the Blogosphere had any suggestions in regards to another blogging/networking traffic generator.

I suppose I could run a Google search and see what pops up, but I thought it would be more fun to drop a line out here and see what the real bloggers are up to. In the meantime, I plan on bringing some additional information about different web-hosting services as well as the usual file extension remedies etc. In the meantime, have fun networking and surfing the Blogosphere!