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November 11th, 2006

Reader Engagement Site Improvements

I add a few “engagement” features to this site.

Blogging is more than just using blogging software to create and edit posts. After all, if someone shouts in an empty room, does her voice make a sound? An important part of blogging is to attract and retain readers. That’s where content, SEO, and site design

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November 11th, 2006

Watch that Theme

Are there hidden ads in your WordPress theme?

Just Shelly has posted an interesting article about how some WordPress themes incorporate advertising links. If those links are not removed when you modify the theme for your own use, you’ll be including ads on your site that you’re not getting compensated for! And those ads aren’t necessarily

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