Showing posts with label Value. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Value. Show all posts

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Search Engine Rankings (SEO)

Do you have your own website or blog? Do you write your own unique content for it? If you don't write your own unique content, then you should. Don't waste money on "Article Spinning," "Private Label Articles," or other similar options. Granted, some people might try that route, but the best way to get the Search Engines to love you is to just provide relevant unique content.

The more relevant unique content you have on a blog or website means the more search engines will like your website. You could mix in article with reprint rights or private label articles, but they will never be as good as writing unique content.

You could also hire a ghostwriter, but make sure you can trust them to only produce original content. Some ghostwriter might just use rehashed information, which won't help at all.

Have you ever doubted having a free blog on blogspot.com or wordpress.com? Do you think you have to have a web host and your own domain name to get the search engines to like you? That's not true. Granted, it helps build credibility if you're selling a product or service, but for a simple blog it's not "required."

The screenshot below shows you what you can do if you just provide relevant unique content on a simple free blog host like blogspot.com (blogger.com). Without even trying a couple pages on this blog ranked 2nd and 3rd on the 1st page of google for the search term, "mind game think positively". On 11/20/2011 that search term had about 53.5 million results. This simple blog had 2 pages on the 1st page.

Click the image for a larger view. Screenshot taken 11/20/2011.

The best part about using a free blog-hosting service is that you can try as many different types of blogs as you want without having to pay money for it. Want to try a new keyword, then create a new blog with that keyword, write unique content for it, and see what happens.

Keep it simple, provide value, and write original content, and you'll be amazed at the results you can achieve.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Value Scout on Squidoo

Check out the new Value Scout lens on Squidoo for more things of value! The lens will be built up over time with information, ideas, products, services, and other things of value that are appropriate. Feel free to go take a look, and post any comments you have at the bottom of the page! Have a great day!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Mind Game - Think Positively - #10

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








Your desktop computer breaks beyond repair

  • At least I have a laptop
  • At least I have an iPad
  • At least my cell phone still works
  • I haven't been to the library in awhile. Maybe now's a good time to go.
  • What else can you think of...



Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Mind Game - Think Positively - #9

Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








It's snowing outside and you run out of wood for your fireplace
  • At least I still have a furnace
  • At least I still have a portable heater
  • Now I know why I bought all these blankets
  • Good thing I have a lot of sweaters
  • What else can you think of...




    Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

    Monday, November 7, 2011

    Mind Game - Think Positively - #8

    Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








    You run out of stamps for a letter you have to mail out today!

    • Now you have a chance to try the postal services online stamp program
    • Maybe you can fax it instead
    • Maybe you can scan it and email it
    • Good thing you're always nice to your neighbors. Maybe one of them will let you have a stamp.
    • What else can you think of...




      Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

      Sunday, November 6, 2011

      Mind Game - Think Positively - #7

      Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








      You run out of duct tape

      • At least there is a 24-hour store nearby to get more
      • Now you get the chance to actually learn how to put things back together instead of just using duct tape as a permanent fix
      • At least you still have super glue
      • What else can you think of...



      Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

      Saturday, November 5, 2011

      Mind Game - Think Positively - #6

      Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








      Your microwave breaks

      • At least you still have an oven
      • Now you don't have to clean it
      • Now you have a valid excuse to go shopping
      • It could be a new see-through storage box
      • What else can you think of...


        Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

        Friday, November 4, 2011

        Mind Game - Think Positively - #5

        Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








        You're sitting in a comfy chair on the beach somewhere exotic reading your favorite book. You accidentally spill your drink on the book you're reading and now all the pages are soaked.

        • Must be time to take a nap while the book dries
        • I needed to get up and stretch anyways
        • Time to go for a walk and enjoy the beach
        • Good thing I brought another book!
        • What else can you think of...


          Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

          Waste Not Want Not


          Linda Kynyon wrote an article on Associated Content about the concepts of not wasting anything. Our society today is filled with so many things that just don't last, so what can we do about it? Linda's mom used to tell her,"Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make It Do or Do Without." These days people like to just throw things away and buy them again.

          How many times have you bought a new computer? How often do you replace your cell phone? Linda makes some good points to think about in her article, "Should You Use What You Have or Buy More?"

          Click here to read her article...

          Image Credits: 851320 by punkt_klx from Stock.Xchng

          Thursday, November 3, 2011

          Mind Game - Think Positively - #4

          Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








          You're watch stops working and there are no other clocks around
          • Now you have a chance to meet someone new and ask them what time it is
          • You have an excuse to go to the watch store and see all the cool new watches for sale
          • You get to test your survival skills by using the sun to judge time
          • What else can you think of...
          You're walking along a road and get covered in mud from a passing vehicle
          • It must be a sign to wash this shirt since it's been worn for a week
          • Brown is a better color for me anyways
          • Ahh, refreshing! Mud is nice and cool when it's hot outside.
          • What else can you think of...

          Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

          Wednesday, November 2, 2011

          Mind Game - Think Positively - #3

          Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.








          A pitbull charges you and bites your leg
          • At least it didn't bite something more sensitive and important
          • Now you know which dog in the neighbor hood isn't friendly
          • Now you know to carry a cane or a walking stick to protect yourself
          • What else can you think of... 
          Your computer printer runs out of ink
          • Now you can save some trees
          • You can use the empty ink cartridges in a piece of art
          • You realize you didn't really need to print that document anyways
          • What else can you think of...

          Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

          Tuesday, November 1, 2011

          Mind Game - Think Positively - #2


          Read the first Mind Game post for instructions on how to play. Essentially, try to think of positive things for the example in bold below.







          An airplane loses a wing while in the air

          • Now the pilots get to test how good their skills really are
          • If everybody on the plane survives, then they'll appreciate life a lot more. They might even get in contact with friends and family they haven't spoken to in a long time to rekindle relationships they let slide
          • Everybody will have a great story to tell in social situations
          • Problems people used to think were a big deal probably won't seem to bad anymore comparatively
          • What else can you think of…

          Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

          Finding value in leftover candy


          Kelly Herdrich from Yahoo's Associated Content site posted a great article about increasing the value of something that would normally just be thrown away. Her article entitled, "Creative ideas for leftover Halloween candy," provides a few unique ideas for how you can use the candy you would normally throw away and turn them into something more or something useful even. Kelly does a good job of showing how something of value can have even more value, if you keep an open mind.

          The article mentions using leftover candy for cooking, artwork, and even generosity. Re-give halloween candy? Read the article to get the details!

          Click here to read the article...

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          Image Credits: 834599 by Cieleke from Stock.Xchng

          Monday, October 31, 2011

          Mind Game - Think Positively - #1


          The purpose of this mind game is to try to come up with as many "positive" things you can think of for the given object or situation. No matter how bad the object or situation may seem try to think of positive things that might come from it. If you can create good habits for yourself by looking for the value of things and staying positive, then over time you will notice many new opportunities become available to you.



          Potholes in the road
          • It helps ensure the road workers have a job
          • It keeps the tire companies in business
          • It helps make a driver stay aware of his/her surroundings while driving
          • What else can you think of...?

          A sail gets a large hole in it and no longer works
          • At least I installed an inbound motor, so I wouldn't get stuck if the sail broke
          • Look at that beautiful horizon. It just goes on and on forever. I never really appreciated that.
          • I always wanted to learn how to fix a sail
          • What else can you think of...?

          Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

          What is Value

          Value is something different for every person.

          One person might find a product, tool, or resource useful (valuable), but another person may not.

          Depending on your circumstances at the present moment something might have more or less value to you than normal.


          Sometimes the value of something isn't even apparent until it's gone.

          This blog was created to try to provide things of value.

          If you know something of value that you would like include on this blog, then please send an email to ValueScout@Yahoo.com.

          Enjoy!

          Image Credits: 1364014 by CaroFarion from Stock.Xchng

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