internet marketing

I've been tagged again; this time by Tellin it like it is. This game is pretty easy, and rewards EntreCard users who place their widgets above the fold (visible without scrolling). I'm all for that! Let the love flow! Entrecard Above The Fold Meme Rules:

• Create a post on your blog that links back to this post, so people will know where the Meme came from and who tagged you.
• Tag 8 bloggers not mentioned in this post, but only those that display their Entrecard widget above the fold.
• Leave a comment on this post with a link to the post you created on your blog.

That's it! Here are the eight blogs I'm tagging, with a big thanks to them for their great content, and for making their widgets easy to find. :-)

• alexroshuk.com
• afrogtokiss.net
• fiveblondes.com
• tenaciouscreations.com
• benbarden.com
• shawnanigans.net
• momwifesuperhero.com
• bizzylizzie.com

Take a look at these nice sites and show them some love if you like them!

With the recent blog explosion, I've noticed a proliferation of extra-large RSS icons. I certainly understand people's desire to attract subscribers. I have my own RSS icons on my blog. See them over there on the right, near the top of the page? Nice little buttons with the familiar -- even standard -- little curvy line design. Nice, right? You know what they're for, and you can use them if you want to. I got them from feedicons.com, if you're interested. But what's with the ginormous feed icons? They remind me of Flavor Flav's huge wall clock necklace pendant. Does it have to be so big? Does it tell time better than a normal wristwatch? Now, it may be that the over-large RSS icon is being used as a design element, which is fine. But as far as function, I think these R.I.O.U.S.s (RSS Icons Of Unusual Size) are a bit excessive. Kind of like an unnecessary and too-long acronym. ;-) I doubt there is a correlation between the size of an RSS icon and the number of subscribers it attracts. Also, there is probably no relationship between the size of the icon and anything else useful. Of course, people can do what they like with their own sites and icons. But isn't there a size at which the RSS button becomes too big to do its job, and becomes an eyesore, a distraction, or even a deterrent, to would-be subscribers? How about the "World's Biggest RSS Button", which is so big, it leaves no room for anything else on the page? I think the RSS icon should be big enough to be found easily by users who are looking for it, but small enough to be ignored by those who aren't. That's just my opinion.

I was tagged by Peapod Squad Stuff, and although I don't usually do these, I will this time. I'm a big fan of the aforementioned Squad, and I think this is a good way to share some early Valentine love with some of my bloggy friends. Rule #1: Copy all the links below and replace a single link under the appropriate letter of the alphabet. If your domain name, or even the title of your blog, starts with an "A,” you’d replace the link under that letter and put the replaced link at the bottom. Also, don’t forget to credit the tagger, or where you got the list from, at the end of the list with a full URL of the post so that a pingback gets generated.

1. acowboyswife.com
2. bloggingcents.com
3. caffeine-overload.com
4. delusionsofgrandeur.org
5. everythingandanythingblog.com
6. forumfinder.net
7. GeekMomMashup.com
8. happykeg.com
9. ipentimento.com
10. juliesjournal.com
11. kabalyero.com
12. ladylike4.com
13. michaelpark.net
14. notjustmama.net
15. originalmx5.net
16. peapodsquadstuff.com
17. qweddings.com
18. rowdigrl.com
19. shirleysdelight.com
20. thesocalledme.net
21. utada-online.net
22. valmg.com
23. wickedbabylon.com
24. xaviermedia.com
25. yimto.com
26. zbudapest.com

Replaced link: gothic-peach.net Previous tagger: http://www.peapodsquadstuff.com/2008/01/tag-im-it.html Rule #2: You now have to “tag” at least five people and encourage them to participate so that this thing spreads like a virus. Remember, though, that not everyone’s into these kinds of things, so don’t be upset if they don’t participate. Just simply replace your tag. Remember to tag blogs only and no pornographic ones as we do want to keep the integrity as a blogging community. TIP: Tag your frequent EntreCard droppers via its messaging system. As for me, I will tag the following:

• Tenacious Creations
• Life is Like a Lunchbox
• Dad Thing
• Parenting Diva
• Such Simple Pleasures

Rule #3: Just like any other “meme” out there, ask a question for your taggees to answer along with your own answer to the previous question. This is optional. Here’s my question: What do you listen to in the car?