Blogging Summed Up
Never before have so many people with so little say said so much to too many now. If it weren’t for platitudes, what would we write about?
WordPress Plug-in Hell
WordPress users must manage plug-ins carefully to avoid overloading their site and harming SEO. Overuse of resource-intensive plug-ins like JetPack and Yoast can lead to a sluggish site and HTTP 504 Errors. An effective strategy to identify problematic plug-ins is the ‘Plug-in Wipe Out Game,’ where all plug-ins are deactivated, then reactivated individually to test their impact on site performance. The author’s experience shows Yoast caused significant slowdown, indicating it may not handle large sites well, leading them to consider Rank Math as an alternative. Site performance is vital for search engine visibility, so finding the right balance of plug-ins is critical.
Surveillance Capitalism Technology
Surveillance Capitalism is the selling of information about you, to services and companies that pay Google, Facebook, and others to know where you are. Why is this important?
Guest Posts: Please Stop the Madness
This highlights the overwhelming frustration bloggers face with unsolicited guest post requests from strangers, describing the influx as a “tsunami of e-mails.” The BCM criticizes cold emails as ineffective and often ignored, emphasizing the importance of building genuine relationships with bloggers before proposing guest posts. Suggestions include engaging with his content through comments and shares, understanding the blog’s perspective to ensure alignment, and networking strategically to build credibility.
Additionally, the article notes a growing trend where some bloggers charge fees for guest post opportunities, ranging from $20 to over $100, though they still reserve the right to reject irrelevant submissions. Ultimately, the BCM urges those seeking guest posts to “stop the madness” of random requests and instead prioritize meaningful connections and thoughtful, tailored pitches to improve their chances of success.
Trolls Love SEO?
The internet troll brigades, including foreign actors, are using SEO tricks to spread misinformation and manipulate online platforms. They focus on building reputation, advertising, and influence to push their agendas. Trolls also employ AI-based tools and have deep pockets for advertising, making it challenging to distinguish them from genuine users. This behavior aligns with the concept of #fakenews, as trolls create fake websites to disseminate misleading information. Understanding their tactics can help in recognizing and combating their influence.
Bitcoin Then and Now: Curse or Miracle?
The article discusses a presentation from DEFCON 19 in 2011 titled ‘Hacking the Global Economy with GPUs or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Bitcoin’. It highlights how Bitcoin’s position and value have significantly changed over time, from $30 per coin being an inflated price to reaching considerably higher values today. The presentation also delves into hacking threats and the nascent legal awareness of cryptocurrencies in 2011, with no mention of its use in ransomware. Warren Buffet’s strong opinions on cryptocurrencies are also mentioned.
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