It all started out so simply, I had one email address, one login, life was easy. Then came a writing gig where I needed to respond from another address and then an editing gig where I had a third. Soon I had so many logins and email accounts they spiraled out of control. “Are you… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Heather Solos
A CES Highlight: Liquipel
I mentioned that CES was completely and utterly overwhelming. There were crowds and shiny things at every turn. Did I mention that mere days before I was to pack all of my gear and fly across the country, my darling children destroyed my laptop with a spilled drink? No? Well it happened and thankfully, a… Continue Reading
2012 International CES Day 1 in Pictures
I’m currently in Las Vegas for the 2012 International CES. 150,000 people are expected to visit 3100 booths sharing the latest and upcoming tech. There are 9 halls covering about 31 football fields and after my first day wandering I know I have barely scratched the surface. Here are a few pictures I managed to… Continue Reading
The ABCs of SEO for Bloggers Part 3
This is the third and final installment of The ABCs of SEO for Bloggers. If you’re just joining in go ahead and check out The ABCs of SEO for Bloggers Part 1 and ABCs of SEO for Bloggers Part 2. Hang on for the last nine SEO tips. Remove / Replace Low Quality Content The… Continue Reading
The ABCs of SEO for Bloggers Part 2
Did you miss the first installment? See The ABCs of SEO for Bloggers Part 1. Juice, as in Google Juice A site’s reputation with Google is often referred to as its Google Juice. This silly term refers to the flow of authority from one site to another. When you link to a site you are… Continue Reading
The ABCs of SEO for Bloggers
SEO or Search Engine Optimization refers to the practice of writing for the web in a way that makes it easier for search engines, like Google, to rank and list your site. Industry jargon can make learning about SEO seem like an overwhelming task. Bloggers, especially those whose primary purpose is informational, can and should… Continue Reading
How to Access Google Analytic’s Real-Time Features
Accessing the Real-Time feature of Google Analytics may not be perfectly intuitive. Google Analytics recently released Real-Time reporting. While the Real-Time feature is still BETA, but should be available to most if not all Google Analytics users as the roll-out began at the end of September. As with any product still in BETA there may… Continue Reading
10 Ways My Droid Is Better than Your iPhone
I’ve been using Android phones since July 2009 when I switched phones with my spouse to take advantage of the Google Maps. This list of 10 ways my Droid is better than your iPhone is subjective. I currently have a Droid Bionic, which I traded up for the day of its release (after suffering anxiety… Continue Reading
Notes of Concern From the Blogosphere
Last Sunday I had planned on tucking the children in and working on my weekly mommy blogging article. My husband works rotating shifts and while I don’t enjoy how out-of-sync our lives feel with the rest of the world, I do enjoy some of the evenings I can spend curled up with laptop. To write… Continue Reading
The Balancing Act of Mommy Blogging and Parenting
I remember sitting in the dentist’s chair. The spotlight was bright and warm on my bare arms, I could smell a mixture of antiseptic and sugar permeating the air. I clung to consciousness as I breathed in the nitrous oxide and watched as the nurse delivered the anesthetic. I knew I wanted to remember every… Continue Reading
