I had a very pleasant experience last week while I was reading through the RSS feeds I’m subscribed to. I came across two blog posts that were responding to blog posts of my own. Robin Sloan wrote a post clarifying his position after I linked to him in my post about the slipperiness of the term “AI”. Then Jim Nielsen wrote a deliciously satirical piece in response to my pithy little parable about research. I love it when this happens! Elizabeth Spiers recently wrote a piece called What ...| Adactio: Journal
I don’t think it is a secret that I’m becoming a fan of Lewis Capaldi’s music, which says a lot for me because I haven’t found an artist I can listen to non-stop and still find a verse or word that makes me think, feel or remember something. When I remember stuff, it’s a gamble … Continue reading Almost by Lewis Capaldi→| Mybookworld24
The image is from Pexels Okay, I’m a bit embarrassed that I’m almost 30 and still not knowing some Halloween facts, but as I said, it’s not a holiday I grew up with. I always believe it’s nev…| Mybookworld24
Hey, I got that nifty little notification congratulating me on another year of blogging! I knew it was coming up, yet that anniversary post I was planning just didn’t happen. At any rate, I’m happy to still be blogging. This “little hobby” has been so rewarding! I’m about to get a little mushy, so feel … Continue reading My Blogging Anniversary: The Seven Year Itch→| Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
Ann Handley presents 3 charts that will help you navigate your entire content strategy and smash it as a writer. The post Marketing Numbers You Need to Know appeared first on Ann Handley.| Ann Handley
In a world obsessed with scale, glamour and star-studded buzz, these underrated gems remind us why cinema matters in the first place: to move us, provoke us, and help us see differently. He| The Reading Palette
If your friends are there, then everything’s all right ~ Elton John, Friends| My little corner of the world
Everything everywhere all at once. The remix.| Faraway, So Close
Writing your own content sharpens your thinking, builds trust with your audience, and attracts the kind of clients who value what you stand for.| Altrincham HQ
Find and reuse digital service elements is a website put together by some folk at the Ministry of Justice that signposts the user to examples of publicly available guidance and patterns for digital work. Am not entirely sure what I think about it. Obviously it’s a lovely thing to have done, and the world is ... Keep reading| Dave Briggs
Sarah and Carl are taking up the reigns of LocalGovDigital – a Slack-based networks of digital practitioners in local government, and I’m stepping down. I think they’ll do a great job and am really excited about what they will be able to achieve with the group – hopefully a lot more than I managed! # ... Keep reading| Dave Briggs
In 2015, UK government call centres received hundreds of millions of calls about its 7,000+ government services. One in four of these calls was a request for an update on an application or appointment. This drove up call volumes, increased hold times, and was often a source of negative interaction between the public and the government. Worse, they cost the government millions of pounds.| Dave Briggs
Or how I'm using GitHub's Copilot in Agent mode for yak shaving, evolving my Jekyll-powered website for rendering mathematical formulas by SVG images, instead of heavy JavaScript.| Alexandru Nedelcu - Blog
In this post I want to share with you what is possible during your first year of blogging. From traffic to monetization stats, I cover it all in this post.| Gen Y Finance Guy
I can’t believe what I saw. Charlie and I sat in his living room. Toto, Charlie‘s dog, a rescue who seemed a mix of German Shepherd and poodle, sat quietly by Charlie’s side. I knew that Toto‘s pre…| roughwighting
Looking back at old posts, I realized my blogging doubts never went away — and that’s fine. Accepting them makes them lose their power.| Robert Birming
With Q3 2025 in the books, it is time for a quarterly update on my 2025 goals and resolutions. For those of you who are new, since 2019, I have set goals and resolutions at ... Read more| Tawcan
Lately, I read Morgan Housel’s third book – “The Art of Spending Money”. Personally, I was hoping to find new interesting stories in his book as Housel had written quite a lot of them in his previous two books – “The Psychology of Money” and “Same as Ever”. True enough, his stories are plentiful and […]| KCLau.com
So, you graduated and landed yourself your first real job. | KCLau.com
We’ve scoured the internet to find over 40 amazing music blogs and websites that are certainly well worth following. We’ve handpicked each entry to include only the most successful music blogs.| Learn Digital Marketing
Meet the best SEO experts who are defining 2026, from digital PR pioneers to AI-focused search strategists with proven influence.| InBound Blogging
Do you love travel so much that you wish you could make it part of your everyday life — maybe even turn it into your career? That’s exactly how many travel bloggers start out. What begins as a passion for exploring new places can grow into something that not only documents your adventures but also […] The post How to Start a Travel Blog: A Step-by-Step Guide appeared first on Road Affair.| Road Affair
sharing a blog I love, plus some art process photos| véronique
Is your content strategy ready for AI-driven search and zero-click results? Learn four key content marketing trends to turn visibility into conversions.| Express Writers
I’m back tentatively dipping my toes into the blogging world after an epic holiday. But I have to say meeting blogging friends in real life is one of the best experiences I’ve had while…| Deb's World
Welcome to the two hundred and seventy-fourth edition of Fiction Monday. “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” —Father Faber … More Fiction Monday – 274| Void Thoughts
Soft morning whispers, alarm chimes startling dreams far, day will never wait! … More When Morning Calls| Void Thoughts
Welcome to the two hundred and seventy-third edition of Fiction Monday. “What makes night within us may leave stars.” —Victor Hugo … More Fiction Monday – 273| Void Thoughts
In a life filled with all sorts of uncertainties, a loyal friend— a must-have! Nothing is as dear, as precious, as wonderful— as the company of a friend. … More Friend| Void Thoughts
Often I thought I was stuck, my life—an unfortunate side effect of circumstances. My voice and reasoning never to be heard, I was told, until I decided not to be labeled as a victim of circumstance…| Void Thoughts
I stuck with the non-bookish theme for this week’s Top 10 Tuesday. After all, there are other things I love besides books. Mainly, the final four months of the year. Here are ten things I love about the “Ber” months of the year: Fall! It’s finally fall weather where I live! September had a … Continue reading Top 10 Tuesday (non-bookish freebie): Ten Things I Love About the “Ber” Months| Jillian the Bookish Butterfly Blog
Once again, it’s a full box from Aardvark. And I come with good news: I a seasonal retail job! Even though my library career isn’t going in the direction I want, I’m glad I will at least have this for the rest of the year. Because Christmas is around the corner and these subscription boxes … Continue reading My October 2025 Aardvark Book Club Box| Jillian the Bookish Butterfly Blog
Yesterday, I had an interview for a seasonal retail job. Christmas season is around the corner and, as much as I appreciate my temp agency, the work tends to slow down this time of year…and I’m not…| Jillian the Bookish Butterfly Blog
Unsure what sort of value blogging has beyond SEO? Here we look at the ways you can tie blogging into your business to help both staff and clients alike.| Boom Online Marketing
Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself. Walt Whitman| Travels Through My Lens
As mentioned in previous posts (click here), Oregon has seven wonders. The list of Oregon’s amazing places was determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of Oregon’s landscape, including its breathtaking Pacific Coast, high deserts, beautiful mountain ranges, lush forests and so much more. We plan to visit, or re-visit... Continue Reading →| Travels Through My Lens
Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends. The mind can never break off from the journey. Pat Conroy| Travels Through My Lens
As mentioned in previous posts (click here), Oregon has seven wonders. The list of Oregon’s amazing places was determined by Travel Oregon in 2013. These natural beauties showcase the diversity of …| Travels Through My Lens
October 11, 2025 at 08:13| eli.thegreenplace.net
It seems that everyone is either blogger or a vlogger now. Someone may find it irritating. But in fact, blogging is a great activity for students to help them| Woblogger
Even in the blogosphere, there are still male-dominated fields that women have to work hard to contend with. To step forward from a line of mediocre blogs written on topics mostly by male-counterparts requires you to use your skills to the best of their ability to stand out from the crowd.| Woblogger
...| the wordy habitat
I often wonder what might have happened if we had never bought the television. Was it a trigger? "This is the best television you'll own. It'll take you to places you never knew existed," said Jean-Paul as he installed the TV.| Marsha Ingrao Always Write
Each Wednesday, I share my week's highlights over my morning cuppa coffee. The posts link to several photo and writing challenges. Blogging challenges expand my thinking about my Word of the Year, EMBRACING, and the world around me.| Marsha Ingrao Always Write
Welcome to Poetry Day for Story Chat Digest 2025. We discuss these incredible poems just kindly and intensely as we do the short stories.| Marsha Ingrao Always Write
Key Points Building a professional website doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With HighLevel, you can create a stunning, fully functional website in minutes—even if you have zero coding experience. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the entire process, from signing up for your free trial to publishing your finished site. Getting Started […] The post How to Create a Professional Website with HighLevel in 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide) appeared first on Louise Brogan.| Louise Brogan
What do moms do all day? Creative mom life reflection, incoming.. It sounds like a simple question, but if you’re a mom without a traditional job — or one who leans into creative work as your daily rhythm — you know it’s never simple. Once school starts back up and the routines settle in, someone […] The post “What Do Moms Do All Day?” — The Question Every Creative Mom Gets Asked appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
Hi! I’m Kathy — cookbook author, photographer, and the human behind Healthy Happy Life. My Vegan Blogger Story: Kathy Patalsky, Creator of Healthy Happy Life & Finding Vegan If someone asks me today, “What do you do?” I tell them: I built a career as a vegan blogger, recipe creator, cookbook author, and food photographer […] The post OG Vegan Blogger: How It All Started (and Where I Am Now) appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.| HealthyHappyLife.com
eographically, my blog visitors are concentrated in a few areas. US residents account for 38% of all blog visits and the Top Ten countries account for as much as 78%. The post Blog Visitors: Where do they come from, how do they find me? appeared first on For Book Lovers and Random People.| For Book Lovers and Random People
So…picture this. You’re sitting at your desk, planning out blog content. You look through some old posts to get ideas for seasonal posts, and then you notice something at the end of a post from last year. P.S. To celebrate my blogiversary, I’ll be posting 5 times this week! Come back tomorrow for more! Blogiversary? … More so…today is my blogiversary| I Have 12% of a Plan
My blog now uses the Hugo blog framework| Robert Alexander's Tech Blog
How do RSS Categories work in practice?| Robert Alexander's Tech Blog
Could a modern look at RSS feeds and blogrolls help the small-web much like the fediverse is revitalizing community in social networks?| Robert Alexander's Tech Blog
Writing is my muse. This medium helps me to process emotions, so that I don’t communicate in inappropriate ways. I wrote this poem months ago, while steeped in confusion about someone and their behavior. Once it was clear, these words flowed.| K E Garland
My first blog post was “Why I Refuse to Judge Any Mother.” In it, I describe my observations of a friend’s mother, juxtapose her mother with how I felt about my own mother, and then explain how I h…| K E Garland
This post started as a comment on Martin Weller’s post “Meet me by the Blogroll,” but it felt like something I might want to also have on the bava proper, so here we are. Martin’s post draws a parallel between … Continue reading →| bavatuesdays
You might have or haven’t noticed that I have been low-key missing in action, and my stats did suffer like I thought they would. Yesterday, Donna from Donna-Marie Reads announced Readathin in the r…| Mybookworld24
What helps you reclaim your voice after a setback?| Happiness Between Tales (and Tails) by da-AL
I lost so much stuff when I left Twitter, and again when G+ shut down. Never again. I'm using WordLand to control my social media.Related posts: He thought I was joking. Social media is a terrible way to find blogs to read Weblog 4/17| Chasing Dings!
Another Friday has arrived and I’m here with your Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt. Getting work done in the evenings is difficult when your ball team is in the playoffs, I tell ya. Here’s this week’s prompt: Your Friday prompt … Continue reading →|
Recent multiple choice question on the Facebook trivia game I play—can you guess the correct answer? What is the main product harvested from beehives? a) Lip balm b) Milk c) Honey d) Wool If you would like to participate in … Continue reading →|
Is it Friday? Really? It must be because I’m here with your Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt. Starting to get mighty chilly here again. Could have snowed on Thursday night! I tell ya, one extreme to the next. Here’s this … Continue reading →|
I think we should just do away with the calendar altogether. Then we’ll never get older because we’ll never have another birthday. How does that sound? If you would like to participate in this prompt, feel free to use the … Continue reading →|
Friday’s here and so am I with your Stream of Consciousness Saturday prompt. This week has just flown by. Seriously, where did it go? Here’s this week’s prompt: Your Friday prompt…| lindaghill.com
When I first started blogging, I had no idea which travel affiliate programs were actually worth trying. I started taking this blog seriously in mid-2023 after taking Nina’s Profitable Part-Time Blogger course. I now earn $1,000–$2,000 a month from travel-related affiliate programs. In this post, I’ll share the best travel affiliate programs for bloggers and...| Hey Roseanne
Using Local Activities and Content That Doesn’t Read Like SEO SpamLearn how to improve your clinic’s local SEO and rank in nearby cities. Discover proven strategies to expand your reach, attract more patients, and grow your visibility beyond your location.Let’s say your clinic is based in one city, but many of your patients are willing [...]| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
When it comes to getting your clinic found online, one question always comes up: “How do I improve my website rankings on Google?”Whether you’re a chiropractor, acupuncturist, physical therapist, or wellness practitioner, your potential patients are searching for your services right now. The key is making sure your website actually shows up when they do.That’s [...]| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
Google’s suggested edits to your Business Profile can hurt visibility, confuse patients, and cost revenue. Learn why these changes happen, how to set up notifications, and the exact steps to keep your clinic’s profile accurate and patient-ready.| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
Why Your Clinic’s SEO Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)You’re blogging, posting, optimizing your website, and doing “all the right things,” but your phone isn’t ringing as often as it should — or your website traffic just isn’t growing the way you expected.If that sounds familiar, you might be wondering: How do I know [...]| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
Ever wondered why other healthcare providers consistently appear at the top of search results while your clinic struggles to gain visibility? The answer lies in strategic competitor analysis—a powerful yet often overlooked aspect of local SEO.In this episode, we’ll break down exactly how to identify your real competitors, what to look for when analyzing their [...]| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
SEO can make or break your clinic’s ability to attract new patients. But should you tackle it yourself or bring in experts? Learn the best path for your time, budget, and goals.Podcast - Should You DIY Your SEO or Work With Experts? Listen on...Should You DIY Your SEO or Work With Experts? A Guide for [...]| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
Q4 is your last big window to boost your clinic’s online visibility, attract new patients, and set up a stronger 2026. Search is changing fast, and the clinics that plan now are the ones that will dominate local search results in January and beyond.Your Q4 SEO Playbook at a GlanceWhy Q4 SEO planning matters for [...]| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
Google’s suggested edits to your Business Profile can hurt visibility, confuse patients, and cost revenue. Learn why these changes happen, how to set up notifications, and the exact steps to keep your clinic’s profile accurate and patient-ready.| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
Not SEO’ing? It’s Costing You.Creating a search engine optimization (SEO) campaign for your clinic is a necessity, not an option. We’re about to explain why…Did you know that the number one way customers, clients, and patients are finding local businesses is through online search engines? Yes, social media and online directories are also important, and part [...]| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
What if I told you there’s a simple, free move you can make this week that could give your clinic a boost in search results (including AI driven search results) — and almost no one is talking about it?It’s not social media. It’s not even Google.Believe it or not, your Yellow Pages online listing continues [...]| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
If your clinic’s website just has a single “Services” page listing everything you offer, you might be holding your SEO back. In this episode, we’ll cover one of the simplest (and most overlooked) ways to help Google connect you with the right patients—creating one page per service or condition.You’ll learn:Why this page structure boosts your [...]| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
AI-powered search isn’t replacing Google Search or Maps—it’s adding a powerful new layer to the way patients find healthcare providers.Clinics that take steps now to optimize for AI will be the ones showing up in both traditional and AI-driven recommendations. Those that don’t will keep losing patients to competitors—often without even knowing it.Podcast - Are [...]| Propel Marketing & Design, Inc.
Dear writers, and normal people too: I’m in the midst of a week-long project. And so, in an effort to avoid creative overload, I’m taking a break from blogging. Meanwhile, may I suggest you click on the link below to … Continue reading → The post 25 Ways to Improve Your Writing first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
Darkness is rapidly descending over the Arctic, and it’s been a hectic last few weeks. While I’ve been whittling away at a future novel and working on the release of my upcoming novella, A Death Worth Living, the sun has slowly been dipping below the horizon. These days we lose about 20 minutes of daylight every... Continue Reading →| Trey Stone, Author
It’s finally here! My next book – A Death Worth Living – releases on 28 October and I finally get to share the beautiful cover art with you. Pre-order today at Inkedingray.com A L…| Trey Stone, Author
In this post, discover the best SEO Youtube channels to follow and improve your SERPS.| Rank Math
In this post, I’ll walk you through the 13 best paid SEO tools that actually deliver. So, without any further ado, let's get started.| Rank Math
In this post, learn about the top 10 SEO blogs you must read and follow to improve your SEO knowledge and thereby improve your search rankina.| Rank Math
A blog audit clarifies what to improve and how to lift search visibility and strengthen audience engagement over time. Backlinks act like credibility votes, signaling quality when respected websites point to your content.| SEO Vendor
We all start blogging with the best of intentions… We’re gonna publish a post every week, build our email list, and get our business visible with potential customers without paying for ads. 💪 But then, somehow it doesn’t go quite according to plan… We sit down to write, spend 30 minutes trying to come up […] The post 7 Science-Backed Habits That Make Blogging 10x Easier appeared first on ConversionMinded.| ConversionMinded
Wondering if blogging is dead thanks to AI? Here's what's actually changed about blogging, what hasn't, and how to adapt your blog strategy to stay competitive.| conversionminded.com
Vanessa Kramer is a talented author specializing in dark fantasy, paranormal romance, and mystery. Her works delve into themes of love and loss, influenced by her Catholic upbringing and mythology. Balancing writing with her in-home daycare, she continues to evolve as a writer, emphasizing the importance of community and supporting indie authors.| The Reading Palette
The Woman in Cabin 10, featuring Keira Knightley, was released on Netflix on October 10. Despite a strong cast and luxurious setting, the film falters due to a weak script and predictable plot twists. Though it builds tension through atmosphere and Knightley's performance, it ultimately fails to deliver a compelling narrative.| The Reading Palette
Vanessa Kramer’s 'Great Desolation' follows Emma, a death angel haunted by guilt and past choices, as she embarks on a perilous quest to reclaim her childhood friend, Sam, from the depths of despair. This sequel blends dark fantasy and theology, exploring themes of loyalty, loss, and redemption amid complex character dynamics and imaginative world-building.| The Reading Palette
Are you looking for some inspiration for your next trip? Here’s a list of the best travel blogs and bloggers to follow in 2022.| Learn Digital Marketing
We’ve hand-picked 131 important blogging statistics your business must know to create a powerful blogging strategy to boost your bottom line.| Learn Digital Marketing
Clear your body, mind and spirt and set your intention for the day,| Unique Times
A sardonic poem about online forms, conditional logic, and the absurd quest to prove our validity in digital systems that keep rejecting us. Witty, exasperated, and darkly human.| Musings from a Stonehead
Learning to embrace rejection letters| My little corner of the world
Ivy Gordon is living a borrowed life on borrowed time. For the past eighteen years, she has been the most famous star at the Dollhouse Academy, the ultra-secretive, elite boarding school and talent…| Books Tales by me
An experiment to use the tools I edit with more becomes something I want to do more... I think? And maybe even want someone to listen sometimes?| Faraway, So Close
I newslettered earlier. # – micropost 23087 i’ve been enjoying Lloyd’s recent ponderings about blogging. I’m also really enjoying the way this blog works these days, posting little nuggets that can get pulled into a aggregated post on a daily basis (or when I remember to hit the switch). Each of these ‘microposts’ exists as ... Keep reading| Dave Briggs
Ouch: Europe’s largest city council delays fix to disastrous Oracle system once more:| Dave Briggs
We are not machines, or automatons. We were fooled, but we can fight back. Don’t let algorithms control your thoughts and actions.| Alexandru Nedelcu
The story of my life is wide and deep Yet when I write of it, it’s narrow and steep My past was daughter, student, wife, and mom Well, now my present includes writing wom(an)| roughwighting