One of the hardest things to do after losing interest in blogging is finding the desire to start again. There is always the fear of failing again, but with the right commitment and a few ideas it can be done successfully. Continue Reading …
When I browse, the first thing above all else that determines whether or not I move on or linger is design. Don’t get me wrong, at the end of the day content is more important, but just as in the physical world appearance is a major attention grabber. Making sure your blog’s design is an asset and not a hindrance can greatly improve your chances of bringing in new readers. Continue Reading …
Archive pages seem to be the black sheep of the blog world. Everyone feels obligated to make them, and for this reason most come out nearly useless. This series will take a look at ways to improve your archive page, be it through theory or actual guides. Continue Reading …
With the increased popularity of tags growing daily, one can often fall victim to what I like to call a tag flood. I’m sure you’ve seen this before, and any tagging newbie has probably done this in del.icio.us at least once. The key is to avoid this habit on your blog, and if possible fix the problem in all of your social networking venues.
With Wordpress 2.3 on the horizon and the inclusion of built-in tagging, what better time to take a look at simplifying the process meant to simplify things. Continue Reading …
It was a Saturday morning in late spring. Laughter could be heard through a nearby window. That laughter would soon vanish as the inevitable was set happen. It’s just a shame it happened during The Office.
Despite constant assurance that the mortality rate of the Xbox 360 was within the norm of consumer electronics, I witnessed the death of a mere infant. Eight pounds, five months of age. With dreams of adventure, high scores, head-shots, and excessive prices for lackluster content, my Xbox 360 died on June 2nd, 2007. We were enjoying season two of The Office on DVD when suddenly it stopped. Everything stopped. Continue Reading …