DISQUS

Beautiful picture!

Steven Hodson offers a thorough analysis to the problem of limited access to Internet/Broadband services.

I thought I had read previously somewhere else that the demand for broadband was declining. In order to remain competitive, some companies may be bundling their services with "value added services" which is fine but presents a problem when there is a focus on services so expensive that the average user can not afford those services. Access needs to be a priority.

As an example of an ISP assuming that I could afford an additional "value added service" I recently received a notice: "We are writing to confirm that the Static IP address provided with your DSL account will be cancelled July 31, 2008." My ISP wants to charge me an additional $15 per month on top of the $40 per month I currently pay for DSL - I can't afford that.

Great post!
These are instructions/suggestions to boost productivity that I can follow.
Keep up the great work :)

Excellent presentation and the PowerPoint slides were very helpful.

Shakespeare should be a requirement not only to gain exposure to a beautiful style of writing and to gain an appreciation of language and literature but also The Bard had a keen insight into psychology.

Anyone who graduates from high school and/or college without exposure to Shakespeare is being cheated.

Vinny, when "Hundreds of thousands of sites — ranging from automated splogs to high-profile online media — use RSS feeds from good independent bloggers as part of their content" -- do you take that as a compliment? I was wondering if that could be prevented in any way?

Nice new design :)

The compatibility chart sounds a bit astrological *laugh*
Thanks for the link. The chart demonstrates the complexity of the bidding methodologies and provides a comparative framework for anyone who'd like to start/continue an Adwords campaign strategy.

Getlandingpages.com's examples looked like full page ads to me.
These examples might coordinate well with PPC campaigns but they seem to be one page only, if so would the page correspond to other pages in the site or does Getlandingpages.com create stand alone pages only?

I wondered how Getlandingpages.com's landing pages differed from website templates? Perhaps the ads are encoded?

The other consideration is the niche factor. How good is Getlandingpages.com in terms of understanding subtle nuances of niche marketing? Some niches are easier to market than others.

Kudos to the PAB :)

Kudos Vinny! I think it's great that you have been picked for the Affiliate Advisory Board.

What a funny coincidence!

Thanks for the link to Twitter. I care about what you think, I can't wait for the next blog entry. I joined Twitter because it's the latest gizmo on your blog and I joined your community at MyBlogLog. See what I do for you, Vinny? Please be my friend too :)

To tell the truth, I have not used a feed reader.
I usually go to http://www.newsnow.co.uk/ -- it's pretty good in terms of current events. Do you personalize your "My Yahoo" to subscribe to blogs and things like that?

Vinny, have a relaxing holiday season :)

Vinny,
Thanks so much for the spotlight on the leaked memo.
You provided a fascinating read.
The major lesson for everyone to be learned is "don't spread yourself out too thin."
Thanks, Vinny, for providing the cuttting edge!

Rhianna

Thanks so much for the summary and for the link, Vinny!

Rhianna

Vinny,

Almost a year ago you wrote:
"By using dynamic keyword insertion, this also reduces your quality.”

I'd love a follow-up as an anniversary analysis.
So many people on an affiliate forum I frequent insist that Adsense is the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I have always had my doubts!

So what's the word on *dynamic* keyword insertion?

Thanks!

Congratulations, Vinny. Not only did you receive a prestigious award, you were surrounded by a bevy of of gorgeous gals! Lucky you!

Interesting mix of links & your "new" blog layout is great!
Sorry I've been busy but I'm back --- :-)

~Rhianna

"It’s scary how ahead of the pack Google is..." Now that's a good line for Halloween :D

Thanks for the topic :-)

"PPC is just immediate. You pay, you get traffic, you convert..."
That is an oversimplification: there's a lot of planning prior to "the immediate."
Any "newbie" who believes/follows the above "automatic example" as a typic model will be likely to lose his/her shirt.

I don't engage in PPC because my main domain has a very general name/theme.

I believe that PPC is more likely to convert for "the specific." I would think that a model of statistical analysis would be an important component of any PPC campaign. Experimentation probably follows a scientific slant with precision (as opposed to throwing mud against the wall to see what sticks *lol*)

Past performance is an indicator although it is not a guarantee of future performance. Google could trump Microsoft (this is where a deck of cards could come in handy). The crux of the article is in this line: "Google is the one micro factor that impacts macro trends."

Hi Vinny,

Thanks for the link.
It sounds like a good idea, if only implementation was a tad easier *lol*
Some author will make $$ on a book entitled, Custom Search for Dummies

Hi Vinny,

My post didn't show up (I was making a point about the Kyoto Protocol) -- the computer inserted a different e-mail address.
Sorry about that, hope it didn't cause any complications (some guys would think you're lucky -- you know all my e-mail addresses!)