You've got a new idea. You've shared your brainchild with a few trusted associate. You've heard their comments before... "Why can't we just go back to the way things used to be?" "Why don't we just leave things like they are?" "We always done things this way. Why change now?" … [Read more...]
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Google Search Algorithm – Changes to Improve SERPs for All
The Google Search Algorithm isn't perfect, but if the sheer number of changes is any indication, the Google Search Engine is as close to "perfect" as it can be... for now. Like it or not, most people use Google as their search engine of choice. I think part of the reason is they are always trying to make your Search Engine Results Page (SERP) more relevant. They do this by continually refining and updating their algorithm. The Hummingbird update caused quite a stir when it was announced, … [Read more...]
The Will to Win is Not Enough
The will to win is important. Everybody says "I will win" at the start of a game, a campaign, or a new business. And I'm sure they mean it ...at the time. Yet in life and especially anything relating to business, there are always winners and losers. One of the things I wonder about is what gives some people the will to win? Why do others think doing just enough to get by is enough. And why do some people feel entitled to the fruits of work of other people? … [Read more...]
How to Create Unique Background Images for Your Website
Background images for your website are easy as pie to make. Here's a quick, easy way to create unique, free background images you can put text on. It’s not necessary to be a great photographer in order to create a nice background image. In fact it’s very easy to make an image no one else has. I’m going to show you how you can do it. I used a Samsung Galaxy S3 to take my pictures. Your Android or iPhone will work great for this. Continue for the rest of the post and the video. … [Read more...]
Infographic: What to Include in a Good Blog Post
The old cliche is a picture is worth a thousand words. It's true. Our mind thinks visually, so this just makes sense, doesn't it? Infographics are everywhere these days for good reason. What is an infographic? An Infographic is an illustration, a visual representation of the component parts of a topic. When made well, a viewer can absorb information faster than he or she could if they simply read the content. Infographics help understanding. As an example, here's a good infographic for … [Read more...]
2013 Popular Posts and Predictions for 2014
From there to here. From here to there. Happy New Year Everywhere. It seems like everybody is making a list of best and worst of’s and predictions for the year ahead. Personally, I think it’s fun to look at these today and look back on them next year. Here’s three of Rock Solid Info’s most popular posts of 2013. I’ll throw in a prediction or two for 2014 too. The 3 Most Popular Rock Solid Posts by Views … [Read more...]
