What's the best kind of forum contest that you can run? Also, how can you ensure the forum contest is fair so there are no cheaters?
Which forum software is less likely to be hacked? And, what type of security measures does it use?
Sometimes, it's discouraging when you only have a handful of backlinks. But, if those backlinks are highest quality, coming from well respected sites, then that might be all you need to rank well in Google. Don't get i...
I've run a forum before and it's so much harder work than maintaining a blog where all you do is put up a post a day. The forum has so many members to manage, where as the blog only has one. For me, a blog is easier...
If you participate in a forum that is related to your blog's niche, you can establish yourself as an expert and attract new readers to your blog by simply being helpful to others who are experiencing problems. Answer qu...
If I cross-link my blogs together, will it provide me with good backlinks? How closely should the sites be related before I can add a link to the sidebar?
Or, do you manage updates/additions to your static HTML website? What duties should a webmaster perform and how much would you pay?
I've used Postloop a few times with very limited success. The thing that bothers me most about Postloop is how unqualified the posters are. Most of the posts I get are sub-literate, barely worth leaving up. They don'...
When did you start your forum? And, has your forum been online constantly since opening or did you ever shut it down briefly?
Do you post a thread on your forum asking for volunteers? What qualifications do you look for in an admin or mod?
Bloggers love linking to freebies as it gives them a useful resource without having to write a new post. If you provide free ebooks, whitepapers, downloadable content, free trials, etc, you're likely to get many valuabl...
Another good way to gain a backlink is to ask others in your niche to review your site/blog. The other blogger will gain a new post and you'll get a backlink. In addition to a backlink, you'll gain valuable insight int...
Bloggers will jump at the chance to interview a credible niche expert as this gives another easy content creation resource. During an online interview, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in your nic...
Setting up an RSS feed for your static site or blog makes it easier for others to syndicate your content with an attribution link. Also, you can submit your RSS feed to an RSS feed directory. Please talk about how ...
Another good way to get backlinks is by making a guest post on another person's blog. You'll have the chance to establish yourself as a credible expert for your niche and gain actual readers for your blog posts, while ...
Another twist on reciprocal linking is where you link to a useful article on another blog. The blogger will find your backlink and visit your blog to see what you've said about them. If your niche is similar or you pro...
Simply updating your blog on a regular basis with newsworthy, niche specific posts is a good way to get backlinks. Other bloggers will want to quote you and link back to your stories. This saves them time and head...
Resource lists are great link bait, and helpful to your readers. If you create a comprehensive resource list for your niche, it will be easier for other bloggers to link to it in their own posts without having to assembl...
Nothing gets linked to like a good review of a popular book. Most times, you'll get backlinks from bloggers who want to add valuable content to their site without having to make an elaborate post. Have you created b...
If you're good with programming, you can create a free tool online for others to use. Bloggers will be happy to link to your free resource as a courtesy to their readers. The tools can be related to SEO (such as back...
Increasingly the internet is becoming a more visual place. And, one picture is worth a thousand words. So create cartoons, infographics and charts to share on your blog. Most bloggers have little time and money to ma...
Slice an infographics into pieces and turn into a slideshow. Then post the slideshow to your blog, in your website's resource center, or even on your Slideshare account for more backlinks. Useful slideshows are likely t...
If you're good with Microsoft paint and have a good sense of humor, you might be able to create a viral meme that gets spread on Facebook, social networking sites and blogs. Be sure to include a Share button and HTML co...
Some of my friends have complained that their accounts were shut down over seemingly flimsy reasons. Just wondering if there is a set of guidelines that determines which accounts get shut down and if possible what reaso...
Hi, I would like to build a single-page web-site, that its role will be only one: to sell my product directly. In order to do it, I'm planning to put in the web-site the way to purchase it, plus some information as...
Please do a back link check and post your backlinks and then periodically come back and update to see if your backlinks have grown.
Here's a fun little way to know when someone backlinks to your site. Go here: http://www.google.com/alerts/manage?hl=en Add term:link:http://www.yoursite.com
Six relevant sites where you can get backlinks for your local business include: Google Local Yahoo Local Hotfrog.com Yelp.com Yellowpages.com Kudzu.com Most of these sites let you create a profile page for your local...
