Great weekend isn’t it? The sun is shining bright over here and it seems like a perfect day to go for a swim with my family.
Anyway, for this week’s Bunch O’ Blogs I’m going to feature great posts from commentators of my guest post in Kikolani. The feedbacks were awesome and giving them a spotlight here is my way of thanking them.
So without further ado let me present to you today’s B.O.B.
Blogging
- Which is More Important to Making Money? Alexa Rank or Page Rank
What do you think? Google Page Rank is all about the trustworthiness of your blog while Alexa is about the density of your blog’s traffic. Which do you think can drive more money into your pocket? Pretty good argument, huh?
You’ve heard about video blogging or vlogs but only a few have really ventured to take advantage of its potential. Statistics are growing and this post is one example of how an acclaimed public speaker gained her momentum on video blogging that increased her blog’s traffic dramatically.
- On Separating Business and Personal Identities
Social Media can be a powerful tool for your business and at the same time great for connecting with your family and friends. On a personal degree, you are you. But your business persona is someone who is professional and that’s what drives money in for you. So how do you draw a line between your business and personal identities?
Social Media
- 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Google Plus
With Google sending exclusive invites to their social media Google Plus a lot of people are still exploring its potential. Here are two handfuls of essential tips that you need to know about this fast growing social service.
Search Engine Optimization
- Tips for Making Google Crawl Your Blog More Often
If getting SEO figured out is giving you a hard time, then checkout these practical tips on how you can get your blog optimized and likeable by the Google search engine.
- Reciprocal Link Exchanges VS One-Way Links
If you want to be on top of the Google Page Rank ladder, you got to start considering building your backlinks. And not just any links, but quality backlinks.
Web / Blog Design
- Does Your Website Connect with Customers
Your website or blog is a portal for resource. Its sole purpose is to provide answers for your readers or else they will find the answers somewhere else. What does it take for your site to connect with your potential customers starting at the point of first contact?
- What’s in a Domain Name? A lot!
What everyone needs to consider when buying a domain name. It reflects your image and your company’s brand so choosing a name has to be done with utmost care.
Making Money Online
- Making Money from Ads, Overrated or Underrated
I personally don’t see anything wrong with putting up advertising banners as long as it’s done in good taste and do not affect readability. I respect bloggers who are tapping the potential of earning through advertising. But then again, here is how bloggers see it as overrated and others underrated.
Self Development
- Wanted: Full-time Procrastinator
Anyone who hears the word procrastinate would instantly refer to it as a “put off” to lead you away from your goal. But what if you can tie it up to your job and turn the tables around so that procrastinating can actually make you more productive.
- Dealing with Distractions When You Work
This is definitely one of the tough enemies to beat in the world of blogging or any kind of job. Do you let it control you or do you have what it takes to control it?
Bonus – Finger Physics and Ayam Penyet
Take a break from hammering your head on content creation. Play this quick physics puzzle game. Give it a try by clicking the image.
Have you heard of smashed fried chicken before? This is a famous delicacy in Indonesia which we have tried. Click the photo to read the full story.
If you want your articles to be featured on our next Bunch O’ Blogs simply read any articles here and share your valuable thoughts in the comments. Refer to the launching of our Bunch O’ Blogs for further details. If you missed any part of this weekly series, don’t worry. You can catch up on our Bunch O’ Blogs Archive.
About Ramcel Gatchalian
Ramcel,
Thank you again for including me on this list
Thanks for sharing other resources as well!
Timo
That question is on every-bodies list. I gotta tell you I hit below 100k on Alexa and had a rank of 4 on Google since the last update and I'm still to see money streaming in. I have to be VERY creative and work out attractive marketing packets to get money coming in, but at the end of the day. I can get paid for what I love doing. The conventional ways of 'making money blogging/online' is dying out.
Your welcome Timo. Your article is really timely for this post.
Hey Ivin welcome back! Wow, Alexa's sub-100K and Google PR4, I just got to have whatever it is that you've been drinking man.
Seriously, I never thought that you will have that trouble on getting money in with those rankings in your belt. But thank you for sharing this. I guess I better work harder from now on.
Thanks Ramcel for including my post here.
I agree with you Ramcel that there must be something fundamentally wrong what @Ivin is doing. Because with these stats he should be a happy man
You're absolutely welcome Rana. Drop by soon!
Maybe Ivin have some points that we might be missing Rana. Otherwise he won't be mentioning about it. It's like leaving bread crumbs that we must not follow
Great points Rana, i agree with domain name, also we must search for .com first, then go for other extensions
I hate to break this to you Naser but Rana's featured posts was about common FAQs on Google+. I think you are referring to RightMixMarketing's post about domain names.
But I totally agree with you, when starting a blog you need to have a clear visualization on what your brand will be. And this will lead you to choose a perfect domain name that will promote your branding.
I think Alexa and Page rank are both important and go hand in hand because it shows balance. Ads are great, but you can't depend on it to make any real money. You have to have something that is unique and that is yours to truly see any form of profit.
I totally agree with you. The blending of the two results to a balance of traffic and quality blog ranking. Hosting ads can be profitable if you drive massive traffic into your blog. I even saw a blog that sells a 125 square ad for a whopping $500 apiece. I was in awe!
But ultimately, the most profitable way would be to come up with your own services or products that are truly marketable.
It's a pleasure to have you here Alvin and thank you for leaving your thoughts here.
Why do I have to read interesting posts and be stricken with hunger afterwards? My stomach is literally grumbling. Haha.
I have to make is a part of my bloghopping that I would read your Bunch O' Blogs series. I'll remember to get my stomach ready.
You know what Gian? You literally made me laugh out loud on this one. Thank you for visiting my other blogs specially my food blog.
So, can I take it that when you see a Bunch O' Blogs post you skim directly to the Bonus section where the "food" is?
Hi Ramcel
Fantastic roundup of info… thanks for including my small effort. LOL
Love the site.
Light colours and great content.
Keith
Hi Keith,
Great to have you here. Kristy's video is really amazing and I hope to see her drop by.
I happy to hear that you love my blog and I can say the same with yours.
All the best!
You're absolutely welcome Rana. Drop by soon!
Hi Ramcel,
Great method of collecting and explaining resources. Thank you for including me, too.
I looked around the site to learn more about you, but there isn’t an About Us/Me here. It’s a great way to give your site more credibility. Yes? Looking forward to learning more about the MeekWatcher.
Sally Erickson recently posted… How to Improve Your Website Right Now
Twitter: themeekwatcher
says:
Hi Sally. Thank you for stopping by. My about page is in the Start Here navigation above. And I’m still in the process of finishing my Blogger to WordPress transfer. Just putting some necessary plugins in.
Hope to see you again soon.
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Hi Ramcel
Thanks for doing all the hard work and finding some great material.
Love the way you’ve laid out the post with short intros to each featured post – makes it very easy to read.
Thanks for including me, much appreciated.
Keith Davis recently posted… Online Video: Un Art… Une Technique
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says:
Hi Keith. It’s great to see you here and thank you for the accolade.
I’m glad that you are able to like the way I collate useful information for the benefit of everyone. And you are most welcome. I really find your post relevant and didn’t think twice to have it included here.
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