Facebook posts to build engagement 6th July 2012 8:59 AM
"fill in the blanks" - thats one I've not tried before 
PostsDMOZ advice 5th July 2012 4:27 PM There was a time when everyone obsessed about it, me included  ODP - Open Directory Project Google used to use it as a reference database, and a link from the DMOZ was highly prized. But its a voluntary community, and with that varies in quality with regional editors. It can be notoriously difficult to get listed, and we've had various threads about it over the years. If you can get in, go for it, but if you're struggling, then don't lose any sleep about it and move on. Half way through the year already on second job 5th July 2012 4:20 PM Oh dear what happened? So are you marketing for them, or are the recruitment links your long term goal? Glad to have you back onboard though DMOZ advice 5th July 2012 12:49 PM Hi William I've moved this to a new thread for you. Have you tried listing in the DMOZ and haven't heard anything, or do you want to know if its worth it? How to get clients for my service? 5th July 2012 12:36 PM What techniques are you trying? Are you just sending out the same old cold sales emails as Linda says, we all get in our inbox everyday  Why would I trust a complete stranger? Why are you different? Why should I use you? What makes you stand out? Stem Cell Storage? 5th July 2012 11:45 AM “Has anyone else done it or have any experience of it? I still don't quite understand the concept... J” I've heard about these stem cells in the media, they seem to hold the secret of all sorts of potential cures. Never heard of the storage bank though, seems a good idea, as long as they don't sell them! I guess maybe one day this will be routine for everyone? Bit late for me though Misleading ads and fake editorials - the latest trick 5th July 2012 10:36 AM “This type of site are giving a bad user experience to internet users. People are becoming more cynical of sites and search results. Here is one example I came across recently. It comes across as if Plus Net has 5 star review from their customers: PlusNet Broadband review | Expert Reviews” Interesting, plus they don't take into account any of the negative feedback from comments left below the review. But all those comments make lovely content, with "plusnet" keywords, which is prob why it ranks higher. More of an advertorial than a review Becoming a Non Smoker 5th July 2012 10:23 AM “...still a non smoker, it's about 15 months now. Although I was really tempted couple of weeks ago. A few bad days.” 15 months, smoking is ancient history for you now Have a bad day, get the wrigleys gum out and chew ferociously! Works for me British Army reduced to a token force... 5th July 2012 10:12 AM No doubt an emotive debate, and a lot of people will say it's the right thing to do, but I can't believe the latest plans to restructure the Army. BBC News - Army cuts: Philip Hammond to announce restructure "It is expected that the Army will lose five of its 36 infantry battalions, four armoured units will merge into two, while support units such as engineers and logistics could be cut by 30%. The government's insistence on "regional balance" is expected to mean that while some full-strength English units with a strong recruiting record will go, others in Scotland that may have struggled will survive. Army 2020 is expected to increase reliance on part-time soldiers in the future." Yet the UK's military commitments never seem to end. In recent history we have had commitment in Northern Ireland, peace keeping then offensive operation in the Balkans, 2 Gulf wars with a long post deployment of forces to Iraq, and 10 years of intensive operations in Afghanistan. That coupled with Peacekeeping and overseas training commitments, plus the odd incident such as Sierra Leonne, not forgetting internal exercises, training, Nato and Rapid Reaction Corps commitments... Then of course an element of troops are required for internal security to back up the police, eg Olympics, terrorist threats etc... Obviously over the next few years the worlds going to be a much safer place than it has been for the last 500 years The British Military have a long proud heritage, and unfortunately consistently over history have always been over stretched, under paid and with inadequate kit. But their professionalism and training has always made up for the shortfall in kit and numbers. But I think we are now expecting far too much from the primarily youngsters of our community. "The defence secretary has said that the UK will still maintain an effective, well-equipped fighting force, but that it will be increasingly reliant on reservists, co-operation with allies and private contractors." Great, so now we are going to increase the use of private contractors, ie security firms, like the surge of unregulated cowboy and dangerous setups that appeared during the Iraq mess. Maybe go a step further, scrap the army and raise a local militia? Olympic Torch in Stratford 3rd July 2012 3:21 PM “But no they chose to build it on contaminated waste ground, in a built up congested area...” Always thought the Birmingham 1992 bid made more sense. Central motorway network, middle of the country, good rail links, airport... ah well all history now... From a business point of view, shall be glad when this summer is over, bank holidays, Jubilee, Euro 2012 and the Olympics... keeping too many people away from their computers! |
