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TOP IDEA: Sid so I migrated my blog frmo blogger to wordpress about 2 months ago and am utilizing a thematic free wordpress theme. Im still working on design stuff but would love some feedback and ideas on what could really make it stand out! http://www.financeurlife.com #brazen

78 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Freelancing, Digital Monetization Experts, Social Media Marketers and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers 3 more

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steve taite: I agree with Ben. Minamalistic doesn't work on the web. There are too many other choices that catch the idea. Try giving your blog an aristocratic ...MoreI agree with Ben. Minamalistic doesn't work on the web. There are too many other choices that catch the idea. Try giving your blog an aristocratic look or one that fits the theme (i.e. finance - stock exchange )
67 weeks ago

Michael Wessel: I disagree...minimalism can work it just has to be aesthetically done. Some of the best sites I've been to have been short, sweet and simple, ...MoreI disagree...minimalism can work it just has to be aesthetically done. Some of the best sites I've been to have been short, sweet and simple, many people with this new era in the internet age have shorter and shorter attention spans and thus looking through a gorgeous site can be tedious. In regards to your site doctor S, there just isn't enough to grab the eye. You have your blog front page and only 1 menu option...too stark. Also, IMHO it shouldn't be through 'the View' of anything, it should be through 'the eyes of.' Content is there from what I've browsed through, but it's not enough for my eye to grab on to.
67 weeks ago

steve taite I get a decent amount of traffic to my site http://tategallery.net but my adsense is close to zero and I don't get anything from Amazon. What am I doing wrong?

67 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

Michael Wessel: IMHO... a decent amount of traffic is not going to get you any money from adsense, unless your 'decent amount' is in the thousands of unique hits ...MoreIMHO... a decent amount of traffic is not going to get you any money from adsense, unless your 'decent amount' is in the thousands of unique hits a day, then you might have a problem. Second, there is no content thus no credibility for what you're trying to 'sell.' You have a decent address but unless your SEO is superb... Also, I have no idea what relevance that picture has to your domain name...tategallery but your a search bounce spot. Once again, just my humble opinion.
67 weeks ago

Miranda M. Hansen I'm always looking for new outdoor adventure non-fiction or anything chronicling a female journalist. i want to be inspired. any recommendations?

68 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Candice Reed: Anything by or about Martha Gellhorn- she was amazing! MoreAnything by or about Martha Gellhorn- she was amazing! http://www.amazon.com/Travels-Myself-Another-Martha-Gellhorn/dp/15854209...
68 weeks ago

Miranda M. Hansen: Thanks Candice! Looks like an ideal suggestion!
68 weeks ago

Michael Wessel Heading back to the US after 6 months of traveling around Asia to look for my next great adventure, probably work as well.

68 weeks ago

Michael Wessel Greetings everyone. I was wondering if any of you happened to know a good intensive Chinese school within China. I will be traveling there for a decent time but would also like to study the language. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

90 weeks ago from China

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Samantha J: OK, I have a couple of suggestions. Firstly, you don't need to pay western prices to find a decent Chinese programme. I studied mainly in the ...MoreOK, I have a couple of suggestions. Firstly, you don't need to pay western prices to find a decent Chinese programme. I studied mainly in the northeast of China (Dalian) and split my time between studying intensive grammar and characters at a Chinese university, and conversational Mandarin at a private school. I would highly recommend Dalian as a good place to study Mandarin, as the north-easterners speak fairly standard Mandarin, and the city is a pleasant, clean and modern environment. If you're interested in Dalian, I can give you contact details for some language schools. Just let me know. Cheers, Sam
90 weeks ago

Michael Wessel: Samantha, sounds intriguing. Let's continue this conversation via email.
90 weeks ago

Alycia I am also based in Tokyo...

101 weeks ago from Japan

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Alycia: In my free time I travel, but by day I am an actuary. What do you do?
101 weeks ago

Michael Wessel: That sounds like quite a job. Right now I am an international marketer who specializes in social media as well as a graphic designer. Soon ...MoreThat sounds like quite a job. Right now I am an international marketer who specializes in social media as well as a graphic designer. Soon though I will be a road scholar and photographer.
101 weeks ago

Matt Waight So how many of the Group are based in Japan?? I'm based Tokyo..

101 weeks ago from Japan

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Matt Waight: Well if your industry was in IT Consulting - then yes the sales team would be classed as Professional Services, however if your Industry is ...MoreWell if your industry was in IT Consulting - then yes the sales team would be classed as Professional Services, however if your Industry is Automotive Industry - then the sales team would still work within Automotive. It all comes down to the classifications. I specialize in Executive Management and HR Data Management.
101 weeks ago

Michael Wessel: There's the answer I was waiting for. I'm guessing you've been in-country for a while now.
101 weeks ago

Renee Do you have a favorite wordpress theme? It can be one that you are currently using or just have admired in passing. One of my faves is "Arthemia", my current theme, Modularity Lite and Arras. Any others you'd like to recommend?

101 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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paulmacp: my favorite is more of a framework... Thesis all my websites/blogs are based on it.
101 weeks ago

Renee: Thanks everyone for your replies! I'm sure this will help those who may be clueless as to which theme works best for them.
101 weeks ago

Michael Wessel Greetings everyone, nice to meet you all.

102 weeks ago from The Adventurous, Outgoing, Free Men/Women

paulmacp Your guest post... did you get Seth's permission to post it? If you did not, you’re breaking copyright laws.

103 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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paulmacp: Google bot punishes the duplicator of content. First person who posts gets the points for the unique content, 2nd place no points. That is part of ...MoreGoogle bot punishes the duplicator of content. First person who posts gets the points for the unique content, 2nd place no points. That is part of the page rank algorithm.

All content gets indexed, but all content is not created equal in organic searches. Even if you come up right bellow Seth on Google, the headline is the same, they will pick Seth's. If you change the headline and do a wrapper like I suggest below, even if you come up bellow Seth's some may click on your headline.
103 weeks ago

alicia: paul's right--it's both a matter of the and representing it as inspiration for your own POV. loads of people know godin, and doing so is good for ...Morepaul's right--it's both a matter of the and representing it as inspiration for your own POV. loads of people know godin, and doing so is good for you both.
101 weeks ago

Michael Wessel I just finished putting together my blog (www.tramproyal.com) and I am looking for anyone out there who would be interested in writing a guest post (along the theme of my blog). Of course I'd be willing to reciprocate and write one for your site as well. Thanks.

103 weeks ago from Travel Addicts

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Alistair Toffoli: nice...i really like the pictures of kyoto. I'm blogging about travel and my url is Morenice...i really like the pictures of kyoto. I'm blogging about travel and my url is www.thesundownerslist.com
it would be really cool a collaboration!
101 weeks ago

Michael Wessel: Send me a message and let me know what kind of collaboration you want to do. I'm always up for something new and interesting. Interesting site ...MoreSend me a message and let me know what kind of collaboration you want to do. I'm always up for something new and interesting. Interesting site by the way.
101 weeks ago

Michael Wessel I finally finished getting my blog together and if possible I would love to get some feedback from those of you in this forum. Also, I am always looking for people interesting in doing guest blogs (related to travel, photography, or adventure). Thanks. http://www.tramproyal.com

103 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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paulmacp: I took a quick peek at your site... and did not know why I was there.

People come to the web for three reasons:

1) Information: to solve a ...MoreI took a quick peek at your site... and did not know why I was there.

People come to the web for three reasons:

1) Information: to solve a problem immediately.
2) Curiosity: about some topic.
3) Entertainment.

I could not see what you where bringing me?

What problems you solve?
What curiosity of mine you may address?

You answer it deep in your about page… but in my humble opinion it needs to pop out at you in 3 seconds or less.
103 weeks ago

Michael Wessel: Paul, thanks for taking an in depth look at my site. Right now my content level is a bit shallow, but that is mainly because nothing (other then ...MorePaul, thanks for taking an in depth look at my site. Right now my content level is a bit shallow, but that is mainly because nothing (other then preparation) for my journey is going on. I have been thinking of ways to make the purpose pop out quicker but currently the only way I can think of is by changing the byline in my title.
103 weeks ago

Kat Argonza I just got a brand new layout! I'm looking for some critiques. Any suggestions on how to improve would be greatly appreciated!

104 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Vicki Boykis: I also like the color scheme and clean layout. Professional but friendly/earthy. I would suggest maybe spicing up the header image a bit: ...MoreI also like the color scheme and clean layout. Professional but friendly/earthy. I would suggest maybe spicing up the header image a bit: there's a lot going on in it and it's a bit distracting and doesn't lead right to the point of your blog. Also make the text in your about page bigger-I got lost in it since the text was so small. I would also suggest a smaller watermark in one of the picture corners.
104 weeks ago

Kat Argonza: Thanks so much Michael and Vicki! I've fixed the font on the About page - no idea why it shrank so small when I switched layouts! I'm glad you ...MoreThanks so much Michael and Vicki! I've fixed the font on the About page - no idea why it shrank so small when I switched layouts! I'm glad you guys pointed that out! As for the water marks, that's a NextGEN problem I've been having. I have to delete everything that has a watermark and re-upload it, because the preview on NextGEN doesn't work too well. I'm just removing watermarks from my pages entirely or doing it on photoshop instead. I'll look into the Amazon partner for my reading list!
104 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer I just got my wordpress.org self-hosted blog up about a month ago. I am wondering if there are some "must-have" plugins that people recommend. Also in the Atahualpa theme, I'm trying to figure out how to change the header image. I would also like help figuring out how to design a cool logo and using it as an icon as well. Any Helpers Out There?

104 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Vicki Boykis: I also started blogging with Atahulpa :) The best way to make logos is to get Photoshop or a similar bare-bones editing program (Aviary is the ...MoreI also started blogging with Atahulpa :) The best way to make logos is to get Photoshop or a similar bare-bones editing program (Aviary is the best free one that comes to mind) and create one in there. You will need to change the HTML/PHP code in your Atahulpa template. If you need more detailed step-by-step help with it, feel free to message me.
104 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer: Thanks everyone for the advice, I appreciate it
104 weeks ago

Ryan DeSort Studied Abroad in Spain back in 2006. It was the most memorable experience of my life. Four years later, and I'd be lying if I said I don't think about the experience often! The people, the culture, the food; it all was completely amazing.

105 weeks ago from Travel Addicts

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Brittany Thompson: Hey thanks to everyone who posted their stories about studying abroad! I'm currently trying to decide between that or getting a job teaching ...MoreHey thanks to everyone who posted their stories about studying abroad! I'm currently trying to decide between that or getting a job teaching English overseas. Money is a main factor, but I also want to make sure that I'm going through a reliable placement company or school. Any suggestions?
104 weeks ago

Brittany Thompson: Michael - did you know any Japanese or have experience about that culture before you studied abroad there? And Wanda, I've specifically been ...MoreMichael - did you know any Japanese or have experience about that culture before you studied abroad there? And Wanda, I've specifically been looking at Australia but also considering NZ. Any suggestions for someone who might be interested in getting a working holiday visa over there?
104 weeks ago

Conor O'Kane Hi all, I'm moving to Singapore on Monday, can't wait! I will be job hunting there.. the market seems okay at the moment, or at least better than Ireland. I picked Singapore because I know people there, the business language is English and it's a great hub for getting to know South-East Asia (and Chinese and Indian culture a little too). Are any of you in Singapore or what is your interest in, or connection with, Singapore? :o)

105 weeks ago from Singapore

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Christopher How: Hi Conor, I'm based in Singapore. Do feel free to contact me if you need any help. Cheers!
99 weeks ago

Christopher How: Oh by the way, you can do a search on JobsDB.com and Monster.com to see what the positions available in Singapore. These are the two most popular ...MoreOh by the way, you can do a search on JobsDB.com and Monster.com to see what the positions available in Singapore. These are the two most popular job portals we use in Singapore.
99 weeks ago

Zack Zaban Also, what is the best method for setting up multiple writers on a Wordpress blog? I am in a student org that will, in the new future, host a blog site with different student writers. Any advice and past experience stories will help me out. Thanks!

106 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

Michael Wessel: Here is an article I just Googled on that subject:
MoreHere is an article I just Googled on that subject:
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/35-tips-tricks-to-manage-and-handle-multi-a...
106 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman: That's very easy - you just go to "Users" in your Wordpress blog and set up the different writers - you can make them Administrators, Editors, ...MoreThat's very easy - you just go to "Users" in your Wordpress blog and set up the different writers - you can make them Administrators, Editors, Contributors, or Authors - and they each have their own login with different permissions when you're done. It takes about a minute to set each person up.
106 weeks ago

Zack Zaban Any advice for a college student looking to start a Wordpress.org blog? I want to move away from my past blog on tumblr and use the Wordpress platform for more flexibility. However, I am on a small budget and need to find a host that won't eat away at my milk money (sorry for the bad humor).

106 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Elisabeth Ericson: Signed up for DreamHost as Erick suggested. How long does it take before the domain is up and running? And, um, where exactly do I ...MoreSigned up for DreamHost as Erick suggested. How long does it take before the domain is up and running? And, um, where exactly do I start?

...finally taking the leap to "real" blogging from Tumblr (http://elisabethericson.tumblr.com)...
106 weeks ago

Erick Hitter: @Elisabeth, the domain will take about a day to become active. In the DreamHost Panel, go to Goodies > One-click Installs. Choose Advanced ...More@Elisabeth, the domain will take about a day to become active. In the DreamHost Panel, go to Goodies > One-click Installs. Choose Advanced Mode, ensure that WordPress is selected, then scroll to the bottom and verify the domain selected is where you would like WordPress to be installed. Then click the "Install it for me now!" button to complete the process. You will receive an email in a few minutes once the install is complete. After that, go to your domain to complete the process.
106 weeks ago

Jen Woodall I'm new to blogging, and to coding. I started my blog in December, and now am focused on making it a good one! For the most part, I blog about things that make me laugh. I would love any and all feedback. Have a look: www.jenerallyspeaking.wordpress.com

107 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Jen Woodall: Thanks so much Michael, do you have any tips as to how I should go about getting followers?
107 weeks ago

Kimberly: I would just recommend blogging regularly. That usually helps gain followers. I joined 20sb and that got me some followers, not a whole bunch, ...MoreI would just recommend blogging regularly. That usually helps gain followers. I joined 20sb and that got me some followers, not a whole bunch, but enough.
106 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer So I'm thinking of moving my wordpress blog to self hosted. As a person with little html and css knowledge is this a good idea/how easy is this to do? I want to make more design changes and add plugins, which is the main reason for the change. Can all the necessary information be learned online easy? Also would a premium theme (Thesis) make this easier for a non-techie?

108 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Neal Schaffer: Cameron,

To answer your questions:

1) Only pay for a theme if you have already blogged for a few months and see the potential value. I use ...MoreCameron,

To answer your questions:

1) Only pay for a theme if you have already blogged for a few months and see the potential value. I use Ahatualpa at http://windmillnetworking.com

2) Many webhost providers automatically install WordPress. I use BlueHost. There are a number of others out there as well that you could use.

3 - I use the theme that I do because the options to make changes are there in the "Theme Options" menu without knowing CSS.

4) Correct!

@NealSchaffer
108 weeks ago

Erick Hitter: @Cameron, I think you've pretty well summarized the discussion. To @Neal's point, many of the themes available in the "Extend" section of ...More@Cameron, I think you've pretty well summarized the discussion. To @Neal's point, many of the themes available in the "Extend" section of WordPress.org include customization panes, but learning a little HTML and CSS can't hurt either. As always, this group is a great place to post questions.
108 weeks ago

Truth. "Fahrenheit 451" is one of my favorite books of all time. Heinlein is also on my list. (I actually started "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" but got interrupted and never finished it!)

109 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Michael Wessel: My brother first introduced me to Sci-fi with Heinlein's 'Farmer in the sky' and I have never looked back. That was back when I was ten years old ...MoreMy brother first introduced me to Sci-fi with Heinlein's 'Farmer in the sky' and I have never looked back. That was back when I was ten years old or so.
109 weeks ago

Raine: Fahrenheit 451 is one of my faves too :D
109 weeks ago

Santa brought me all kinds of awesome books this year! http://bit.ly/6cXQbW I am also reading the "Ender's Game" series -- classic Sci-Fi at its best!

109 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Michael Wessel: If your going through the greats don't forget Bradbury or Heinlein, two of the founding fathers.
109 weeks ago

: Ack. See my post above. ^
109 weeks ago

Andrew Lane Hey - has anyone here used or heard any stories about Headway Themes (http://headwaythemes.com/) for their Wordpress blog? I'm pretty non-technical so it seems like a no-brainer to pay a little bit for WYSIWYG customization but wanted to see if anyone had any experience with the product? Thanks, Andrew

109 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Andrew Lane: Thanks Chad! Those look great, and thanks also for the feedback on Headway!
108 weeks ago

Chad Cooper: One more comment on this, as I don't want to discourage people from using Headway.. It really is a fantastic product. If you have any design ...MoreOne more comment on this, as I don't want to discourage people from using Headway.. It really is a fantastic product. If you have any design chops you can make a very powerful site with it. My plan is to learn web development, then switch back to Headway when I have better design skills. The flexibility to create the layout you want is unmatched. For me personally, I just don't want to lose early visitors due to a bland design.
108 weeks ago

Maria Gracia B. Ilagan Thank you Michael for the suggestion. I will take note of that. Would you suggest as well what color should I try to at least I will have an idea? Im not into web designing and it's kind of hard for me to put two and two together. Thanks a lot!

109 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Vicki VanValkenburgh: Maria, I had good luck putting together and trying out new color schemes on a great site called colourlovers.com. I don't go there every week or ...MoreMaria, I had good luck putting together and trying out new color schemes on a great site called colourlovers.com. I don't go there every week or even every month, but when I really want to get serious about color for anything on the web, that's where I go. There are also some tools that allow you to hover over something on the web and pick up the color code. There's one in the mac utilities (digital color meter), and there are some free ones you can download from the web, too. Good luck--
109 weeks ago

Maria Gracia B. Ilagan: Thank you Vicki. I visited the site and you are right, they have good looking color combination. I will try it myself. Cheers!
109 weeks ago

Maria Gracia B. Ilagan Hello everyone! I've just launch my blog recently and I have some post running for awhile already but it seems that I am missing something. I just couldn't figure it out. Not sure if it is the content, the design or whatever. Maybe you guys can help me. I really need a collective ideas, inputs and opinion. You may visit my site at http://www.learnhow2earn.net. Thanks!

109 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Kat Argonza: I'll be honest, Maria. It looks very much like a spam blog. So much of it reads like a paid post or some kind of product push. If a PR 4 is really ...MoreI'll be honest, Maria. It looks very much like a spam blog. So much of it reads like a paid post or some kind of product push. If a PR 4 is really what you want, i can't think of too many other sites that would want to link to that unless you decided to pay them.
109 weeks ago

Maria Gracia B. Ilagan: Thanks Lorien. I appreciate your honesty. I do want a PR4 of course and your suggestion just give me a hint. What I really want for my site is ...MoreThanks Lorien. I appreciate your honesty. I do want a PR4 of course and your suggestion just give me a hint. What I really want for my site is a website where people can get an idea how and where they can get money online without spending a dime. I been through a lot of spam and that is why I made this site. Just a free information for making money online.
109 weeks ago

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