If you own a domain name, and you don't currently have a live website on that domain, then one option is to park that domain name and potentially earn revenue from it. Keep in mind, though, that if you park a domain name, and plan on eventually using … [Continue reading]
Yahoo! Alerts Gone Awry?

Because I like to monitor my name, Bill Hartzer, to make sure I'm kept up to date on all of my new "mentions" on the web, several years ago I set up Google Alerts and Yahoo! Alerts for my name. If there is a new mention of my name, then I'm supposed … [Continue reading]
Google Carousel: From an End User Perspective

Google recently introduced the Google Carousel, which has been appearing in the search results for more and more keyword phrases. The Google Carousel, originally referred to as the Google Local Carousel, is not just local anymore. It's part of the … [Continue reading]
Link Building Firm: SEO Company Offers Natural Link Building Services

There are so many companies out there, some calling themselves a Link Building Firm, that claim to offer natural link building services, which is an interesting type of service. Think about it for a minute. If your company offered something called … [Continue reading]
Penguin Recovery Service: Be Careful When Choosing an SEO Google Penguin Recovery
I think the title of this post, "be careful when choosing an SEO" (search engine optimization) professional really says it all. But be especially careful when choosing a Penguin Recovery Service. … [Continue reading]
Microsoft Files DMCA Takedown Request, Claims Microsoft is Infringing on Copyright

Microsoft filed a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) request with Google. But, this one was one that might just deserve a Darwin Award. Who was the copyright infringer in this case? Yep, you guessed it. Microsoft. … [Continue reading]