Category Archives: Blogging

PostLove has been accepted by the WordPress.org repository

It’s official, PostLove has been accepted by WordPress.org. The official URL is: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/postlove/ I’m very excited to see people download it! I feel like a little geek.

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My Google AdSense Earnings For January

This duck loves money. (I actually remember this episode!) Are you ready for this, are you standing on the edge of your seat? I need a break now… Wait for it… Almost there… Keep reading… AdSense earned me $2.65! Yes, it’s … Continue reading

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PLUGIN ALERT! Which of your WordPress posts are most popular?

I’ve just finished the first version of my PostLove plugin. It monitors hits to your blog and records them in the database in order to show your visitors which posts are most popular. I’ve created a separate page for the … Continue reading

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Does your WordPress Theme affect AdSense Revenue?

The question posed is simple: does your choice of WordPress theme affect the revenue you’ll receive with AdSense? The short answer: YES.

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Liquidweb Review – Would I Recommend Liquidweb?

You may have read my previous posts relating to Leaseweb; I have finally moved away from their services. I joined a hosting company with a good reputation – Liquidweb. Despite the similar name, it’s like a whole new world. Liquidweb … Continue reading

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How I made my first cents with Google AdSense

Monetising a blog is one of those things that gets you really pumped up, only to leave you watching paint dry. Eye On Silicon has started to earn a small income – enough to pay for its domain registration. Though … Continue reading

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Best place for Google AdSense ads on your blog

Google AdSense is like driving in snow – just when you think you’ve got it, you realise you haven’t. Trying to nail the best positions to stick ads is a nightmare, but browsing the ‘net reveals many secrets about advertising … Continue reading

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Does the speed of a server affect Google search ranks?

Following on from my previous entry “does server location affect google search ranks?“, I was curious as to whether the speed of a server would affect the search ranks. Reading through the web I can’t find a definitive answer. So … Continue reading

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Does server location affect Google search ranks?

In short, YES! Allow me to put forth a theory: You have your very own website at yourwebsite.com. Your site is becoming more popular by the day and you decide to look for a better hosting deal. You notice that … Continue reading

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Improve Google Adsense Earnings – Disable Section Targeting

While browsing my site, www.bloopdiary.com, I noticed an ad that just kept re-appearing. It was for NIKE trainers, allowing you to customise your own pair with your country’s flag (at least that’s the impression I got, I’d nevert click my … Continue reading

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