There’s been some interesting reactions to my previous post on Google/FeedBurner problems and my announcement that I’m “de-Google-fying” my life. I have the more extended story, what I’m doing, and what I’m going to do, on the audio below. If you’re reading this in your email or in a reader and you don’t see the…
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BlogRush Does NOT Violate AdSense TOS
Some folks have said that BlogRush might violate Google AdSense terms of service. It’s important to voice concerns and make sure we’re clear about the repercussions of what we do. I respect my fellow bloggers who are raising doubts about BlogRush, but where it concerns Google AdSense policies violations I think those doubts aren’t justified….
Search like an Expert on Google
Want to search on Google like an expert? This article has the tips and techniques to get rid of the fluff and find the right stuff when you search online, including a ‘secret’ way to search Google without seeing any ads!
AdSense Referrals 2.0 Outta Beta
The Google AdSense team has just announced AdSense Referrals 2.0, an expanded version of their current referral program. Currently, AdSense referrals were only available for a very limited number of Google services: AdSense, AdWords, Google Pack, Firefox with Google Toolbar, Google Checkout, and Google Apps. Beginning soon, you will not only be able to refer…
Google acquires Feedburner
Huh… whaddayaknow! This is what I get for not paying attention to rumors. I didn’t see it coming, but it makes perfect sense. Google has acquired Feedburner. Does this help Google “organize the world’s information?” Sure. You know what else it does? That’s right: it provides one mother-huge new platform for AdSense! AdSense publishers rejoice!…
Is Google spamming the Net?
I keep getting spam comments that go something like this: Hi! Nice site you have! I have posted a very similar topic to my blog. But the URL goes to Google. Obviously, it isn’t Google behind this (unless they’re figuring out how spammers work in order to defeat them, but I doubt it). So… I…
Google Adds AdSense Capability to Google Pages
Inside AdSense announces today that you can place AdSense in pages from Google lab’s Page Creator. Technorati Tags: adsense, google, google pages, google page creator
My Love/Hate Relationship with Microsoft
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The idea for this post was a screed against Microsoft trying to be cool with Zune, its new ipod-whatever service/thing. So let me just get that part out of the way real quick. Take a look at this: That is what you see after a really cool flash animation plays while you listen to some…
2 Things
I played around a bit today with Google Spreadsheets. It’s no Excel killer, but Google may do Microsoft’s strategy better than Microsoft does it: have deep pockets, and wait. In catching up on my feeds, I came across an article called CSS is Worthless. All I’m going to say about it is that if you…
Eternal Life by Preventing Cell Death?
The Man Who Would Murder Death: A rogue researcher challenges scientists to reverse human aging A few of Dr. Atala’s PowerPoint slides show human organs that have never been inside a human. The images are at once disturbing and thrilling. Now, if that quote doesn’t draw you in, I don’t know what would. Link via…
