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by MicheleH
Sun Aug 07, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Use of numbers
Replies: 3
Views: 3467

Re: Use of numbers

I can't speak as to the editor's opinion on this but... writing for the web sometimes makes breaking the rules necessary. If the digit '2' is part of a keyword phrase, it's better for SEO reasons to use the digit. Under traditional grammar rules, however, lower numbers would be spelled out. IMHO, we...
by MicheleH
Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Why so low?
Replies: 21
Views: 37065

Re: Why so low?

JStone, think about how you are able to write an article on a topic off of the top of your head. Were you born with that knowledge? Or did it come from hours, months or even years or study? The typical American history professor could probably pound out thousands of articles off the top of their hea...
by MicheleH
Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:29 am
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: STOLEN Content Alert
Replies: 20
Views: 19371

Re: STOLEN Content Alert

Since part of the DMCA concept is a 'takedown request', it would seem a moot point for you to send one now.
by MicheleH
Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Garden Article Theft Alert!
Replies: 1
Views: 2729

Re: Garden Article Theft Alert!

I've not tried it but you can report them to Google too since they use Adsense all over the site.
by MicheleH
Thu Aug 04, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Creating previews with the important stuff missing?
Replies: 3
Views: 2393

Creating previews with the important stuff missing?

I noticed an article that someone posted without the so-called 'meat' of the article. The article had a few bullet lists and they removed the bullets from the preview. The paragraphs before and after the bullets appeared to be complete. Seemed like a great way to thwart the content thieves that appe...
by MicheleH
Thu Aug 04, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Still More Theft
Replies: 14
Views: 11433

Re: Still More Theft

I've only posted one. It's had no views. It is seasonal, so my timing may just be off. The thefts began shortly after I posted it. Every time I try to write something lately, I keep getting sidetracked. Why keep giving the thieves more stuff to steal? Hopefully, I'll get over it and get motivated ag...
by MicheleH
Thu Aug 04, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Still More Theft
Replies: 14
Views: 11433

Re: Still More Theft

Linda, I've lost track of how much time I've spent dealing with content thieves. Some writers have simply decided to not bother anymore. I keep holding out hope that the more of us who force the issue will lead to fewer successful thieves. I also keep hoping that one day Google will stop indexing th...
by MicheleH
Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Still More Theft
Replies: 14
Views: 11433

Re: Still More Theft

The host is probably the folks who own park-web.net. Unfortunately, that appears to have the privacy protection set too. They do have an abuse email listed. It is abuse@park-web.ru. It might prove a waste of time contacting them but I'd still give it a try.
by MicheleH
Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:13 am
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: Still More Theft
Replies: 14
Views: 11433

Re: Still More Theft

I would also shoot a DMCA to whomever is hosting this POS site. I figured the fact that the thieves would actually have to type out the content they find here would stop them. I guess they've found it's worth it. After all, since the content here is displayed as an image, the thief's site will be se...
by MicheleH
Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:59 am
Forum: Suggestions or Requests
Topic: Request for More Keyword Stats
Replies: 5
Views: 7126

Re: Request for More Keyword Stats

I've been wondering if including my example was a mistake. I'm not complaining that my article isn't selling but using it to illustrate that the keyword list is not timely. Hopefully as we get closer to December, my article will at least garner more hits. BTW, in the retail world, July is actually l...
by MicheleH
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:41 am
Forum: Suggestions or Requests
Topic: Request for More Keyword Stats
Replies: 5
Views: 7126

Re: Request for More Keyword Stats

Hi WG, I think you made my point. A list of all-time highest searches doesn't offer much value. I do check the recently sold as well but that doesn't seem like it would show trends. Since it doesn't show the buyer, we have no way of knowing if the articles are being purchased by one person or a grou...
by MicheleH
Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: Suggestions or Requests
Topic: Request for More Keyword Stats
Replies: 5
Views: 7126

Re: Request for More Keyword Stats

Gee, not sure if my suggestion got lost in this fairly inactive category or the rest of you think I'm all wet. :?
by MicheleH
Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: In House Work For Writers
Topic: Just for fun...
Replies: 3
Views: 49205

Re: Just for fun...

Haven't had one of those in a while. The most memorable was the one that said my very estranged father (how the heck they connected us I'll never know) and his three children had died...blah...blah...blah. Problem was that if all three of his children died, well, let's just say that I would not have...
by MicheleH
Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:50 am
Forum: Suggestions or Requests
Topic: Request for More Keyword Stats
Replies: 5
Views: 7126

Request for More Keyword Stats

Not knowing what would be a good topic for a first article, I thought I couldn't lose if I wrote something focusing on one of the top keywords displayed in our admin accounts. I chose Christmas. Since the article has been accepted (Hip-Hip-Hooray!!!), it's been viewed exactly once - by me. My guess ...
by MicheleH
Tue May 31, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: Author Exchange
Topic: If only one grammar error is mentioned...did I make only one
Replies: 3
Views: 3279

Re: If only one grammar error is mentioned...did I make only one

I've never had anyone else looking over my shoulder before - it is a bit intimidating. The sentence in question was the only one in the piece that I was worried about. I think that was the only boo-boo. But, if I fix/delete the flagged sentence and miss something else that will be strike three.