I went from 3 to 4 myself and I'm working on improving my Alex rank so that I can get TLAs on my blog too. Just gotta make sure it doesn't become the theme for my blog even if it is pretty interesting just gotta do it smartly.
Dave
· 2 years ago
Dan -
I completely agree about trying to balance the travel content (which is why we have our blogs) with advertising. I'm constantly reassessing whether I've put too much up, or am too far off topic. While I only have 4 responses to my latest poll about whether the blog is becoming too cluttered, the consensus is that I'm "headed that way" or already there, so I'm moving things around and taking off elements. I'm committed to a Middle Way approach!
Interestingly, and perhaps giving way to self-indultent thought for a moment, I do know there are people traveling abroad who've been able to support themselves through online activities such as web design. I know this because they then try to make money off telling others how to do the same thing (in an e-book for example).
There could be a HUGE untapped audience for illustrating how bloggers can do the same. Web design is a much less accessible approach, whereas blogging can be done by just about anyone. For that reason, I am making a conscious effort to share my advertising experiences. I hope it can help illustrate what is possible!
Dan
· 2 years ago
:) I was writing a post earlier linking to your site and talking about the "Middle Way" and how Buddhism plays a part in how many people save.
I was also reading the NuNomad site last night and thinking how I could make it happen for me, your definately right it's an interesting route to take. I've seen a lot of small sites for things like sporting and other clubs that have been made on zero budget by their members and I was thinking a blog could suit them better and would look more professional. I could probably sell my services to set them up a blog that could be far more useful to them than a difficult and rarely updated site. I think using a blog as a platform would make it so much easier for them.
I'm definately going to look into it some more and see if it's viable.
Mike
· 2 years ago
Congrats on the PR update, Dave! I think I was one of the only suckers who saw most of my PR's drop across the board.
Stu
· 2 years ago
Ive never worked out the PR for my sites (I used to have a #1 listing for a FAQ I used to write a long time ago)..
Had my first ever pollen allergy this week. doc says the pollen counts are 1000's times what they were this time last year. Been laid up and I dont like it :(
so what semi-retired english players are DCU going to sign for the new season?
Dave
· 2 years ago
I think DCU prefers the South Americans. We picked up 2 Brazilians for the 07 season - Luciano Emilio and Fred (love the name). Both have been playing great so far. Then we've got 2 Argentinians in Christan Gomez (06 MVP) and Facundo Erpen (defense).
I guess it's LA who prefers the English, picking up Beckam. Like everyone else, I definetly intend to see what he's made of in the US come July.
Stu
· 2 years ago
he'll probably come over injured play about 3 games in the season and make no impact. Beckham was a great player, I just dont think he has any fight left in him anymore. I think it was a bad mistake to sign him. He is more interested in being a pretty boy now than a star player. Come the end of the season people will be all 'Thats the best england has to offer?' and wont see the hype. All he wanted was an emigration ticket to the usa and to be in la for the movies (Its more a push from the tosser of a wife he has, since he aint got no spine of his own).
nina
· 2 years ago
You're lucky you only fell from PR5 to PR4. I dropped from PR5 to PR2! Ugh. So many work to be done.
Dave
· 2 years ago
Ouch Nina, that's definetly a tough drop to endure for 3 months. Any reasons you suspect for the drop?
All Comments
I completely agree about trying to balance the travel content (which is why we have our blogs) with advertising. I'm constantly reassessing whether I've put too much up, or am too far off topic. While I only have 4 responses to my latest poll about whether the blog is becoming too cluttered, the consensus is that I'm "headed that way" or already there, so I'm moving things around and taking off elements. I'm committed to a Middle Way approach!
Interestingly, and perhaps giving way to self-indultent thought for a moment, I do know there are people traveling abroad who've been able to support themselves through online activities such as web design. I know this because they then try to make money off telling others how to do the same thing (in an e-book for example).
There could be a HUGE untapped audience for illustrating how bloggers can do the same. Web design is a much less accessible approach, whereas blogging can be done by just about anyone. For that reason, I am making a conscious effort to share my advertising experiences. I hope it can help illustrate what is possible!
I was also reading the NuNomad site last night and thinking how I could make it happen for me, your definately right it's an interesting route to take. I've seen a lot of small sites for things like sporting and other clubs that have been made on zero budget by their members and I was thinking a blog could suit them better and would look more professional. I could probably sell my services to set them up a blog that could be far more useful to them than a difficult and rarely updated site. I think using a blog as a platform would make it so much easier for them.
I'm definately going to look into it some more and see if it's viable.
Had my first ever pollen allergy this week. doc says the pollen counts are 1000's times what they were this time last year. Been laid up and I dont like it :(
so what semi-retired english players are DCU going to sign for the new season?
I guess it's LA who prefers the English, picking up Beckam. Like everyone else, I definetly intend to see what he's made of in the US come July.