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OpenID user sign ups by provider by week

Umm... wow. That's a huge amount of growth in new users signing up via alternative providers!

A lot of this growth probably has to do with the log in page itself. TypePad has been continually redesigning their log in page as well as the blog comment form to encourage people to use OpenID and specifically Facebook and Twitter. Whatever the cause, it appears that users are increasingly using alternative authentication to register for TypePad and are choosing Facebook above other services.

via blog.leahculver.com

love for TypePad commenting from @chezpim

Lots of gr8 Roast Chick technque being discussed (http://bit.ly/3Xl8K) thks 2 Typepad comment sys where u can reply direct to each cmnt

chezpim

Pim Té

Thanks to one of our favorite foodbloggers, the lovely Pim of Chez Pim. Want more of Pim? Follow her and her blog.

Putting the SEO in Awesome - Mule Design

From our friends at Mule Design:

We see optimizing websites for findability as a genuine distinct practice and a good thing. SEO is merely a tool. Specifically, SEO is a marketing tool. And the moral value of marketing flows from the mission and values of an organization (adjusted for ineptitude and greed on the part of individual participants conducting the marketing activities).

Also, SEO is not necessarily obvious. Everyone involved in design and development could be doing everything “right” in terms of their craft, and you might still be hiding your offering under a bushel. The set of things we consider to be “search engines” and the range of techniques that count as “optimization” change on a daily basis.

We happily join the chorus recommending that you make something awesome. But if your product is merely legitimate and useful, you probably won’t be social media linkbait without a lot of thought and work. (Apple products are awesome, right? And their marketing is at least as good.)

via weblog.muledesign.com

Six Apart Media Hits 67.9M Uniques, #1 in Blogging and #4 in Conversational Media

Six Apart Media Hits 67.9M Uniques, #1 in Blogging and #4 in Conversational Media

 A reason to celebrate today, as the comScore October US numbers were released. Some Six Apart Media highlights include:

• Retains #1 spot in blogging category
• Raises to #4 in conversational media category passing MySpace
• Reaches 33% of the web
• 1.125 billion minutes spent
• 6.257 million daily visitors reached

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via influencers.typepad.com

 A reason to celebrate today, as the comScore October US numbers were released. Some Six Apart Media highlights include:

• Retains #1 spot in blogging category
• Raises to #4 in conversational media category passing MySpace
• Reaches 33% of the web
• 1.125 billion minutes spent
• 6.257 million daily visitors reached

  US

 

 

TypePad Traffic Tip #4: Build Your Following

The new TypePad Dashboard is updated with your latest activity on TypePad. To encourage your readers to follow you, add the Follow Module to your sidebar. Then their Dashboards will update every time you post, comment or favorite.

via everything.typepad.com

The new TypePad Dashboard is updated with your latest activity on TypePad. To encourage your readers to follow you, add the Follow Module to your sidebar. Then their Dashboards will update every time you post, comment or favorite.

TypePad Traffic Tip #3. Invite Compliments with Favoriting

TypePad Traffic Tip #3. Invite Compliments with Favoriting

Two weeks ago, we added Favoriting to the all new TypePad because it's fun to recognize and recommend great posts. When someone "Favorites" your post, TypePad lets everyone in their network know to come check out your awesome-ness.

via everything.typepad.com

Two weeks ago, we added Favoriting to the all new TypePad because it's fun to recognize and recommend great posts. When someone "Favorites" your post, TypePad lets everyone in their network know to come check out your awesome-ness.

Is Writing for the Web Different Than Writing for Print?

Therefore, to be clear, there are significant fundamental differences in best writing practices between print, and online.  These communication distinctions, just to keep it interesting, are also in a state of constant flux.

via www.blogconsultingllc.com

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1 plus 1 makes 3: Why I use Typepad for business "blogging"

Why would any business use a blog?

 

So far I've come up with 7 key reasons, see here for the long version

1. You're in control - always (not your web designer or IT department)
2. Better Listings On Google (BLOG)
3. It works in real simple syndication with online directories (RSS)
4. Notify your prospects/clients of new content instantly (email marketing)
5. Interact with your website visitors (throught the comment box)
6. Combine static website and "blog" on one platform (fixed page as 'front page')
7. Become known as "The Expert" (build trust by publishing good content in abundance)

via blog.1plus1makes3.co.uk

10 Small Business Social Media Marketing Tips

3. Company Blog

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Although there’s more attention focused today on social networks than on company blogs, blogs continue to offer great value for small businesses.

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