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Are blog networks under threat? 26th March 2012 11:00 AM

Here's an interesting article from Site Reference.

Basically, it claims that Google are now targeting blog Networks:

"The blog networks are about to die off faster than the dinosaurs. Yesterday, Build My Rank, one of the top blog networks, was obliterated from the web after Google de-indexed its thousands of blogs. Every blog that belonged to the network along with every website that received links will feel the sting of this one.

Some SEOs thought blog networks were sound marketing strategies, but Google thinks otherwise. If you belong to a blog network, you are essentially paying for links and you know how Google looks down on paid links!"
Google Takes Down a Popular Blog Network | Site Reference

I'm guessing sites like build my rank are openly trying to manipulate Google, this is what build my rank says on their site:

"...And since the search engines love to see links from many different sources, we host these domains over many different Class C IP addresses. All precautions are taken to minimize any footprints that the search engines might use to devalue the network

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Panda 3.4 rolling out now 26th March 2012 9:57 AM

According to Search Engine Land, Panda 3.4 is rolling out now, and Google actually told the world via Twitter!

https://twitter.com/#!/google

So if you want to know whats going on in Google land, follow Mr Google on Twitter

So wonder whats in store for us in this latest Panda update, no doubt more penalties for duplicate and thin content...

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UK Fuel Strike looming... 26th March 2012 9:47 AM

"Army drivers are being trained to deliver fuel to petrol stations in case of a possible strike by tanker drivers...

The vote closes on Monday and any agreed strike could be held next month.

This means any industrial action could possibly be over the Easter weekend."
BBC News - Army training to deliver fuel in case of strike action

Great, so not only we pay over the odds for fuel, now we are going to have disruption to supplies during a bank holiday...

The strikes not even about the extortionate fuel prices, its about drivers terms and conditions.

As its a bank holiday, no doubt it's time for either the French dock workers to go on strike or the Spanish Air Traffic Controllers, just to rub it in

Are you sick of highly paid teachers? 26th March 2012 9:32 AM

Originally Posted by Tatiana

“Thank you for your detailed response to my post.

Let me explain: my previous post was not as serious as you thought.”

I think Tatiana (and will stand corrected) that wicketts was referring to the original poster, not yourself

But as Rants go, thats the one of the best we've had in a while, and blows out the cobwebs

Still don't understand why (in the UK at least) the teachers have to have a training day after 6 weeks of school holiday

Surely that could be done while the kids are still off.

Interesting point about the lack of lifeskills for some teachers. Thats a real tough one to address, and I guess it's why they welcome people from business who fancy a new career in teaching. I suppose academic education can only go so far, maybe its the job of further education to equip and prepare students more thoroughly for the workplace.

Having seen the lack of basic office skills in graduates from my corporate days, this does seem to be an area that could be improved, (or maybe it has in the last 6/7 years).

C'mon Drian and hdm.... 25th March 2012 11:48 AM

lol brilliant, do it yourself humour

Becoming a Non Smoker 25th March 2012 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Sharpink

“..a Youth Team job running around after snotty teenagers, what possessed me?

I do hope they get a few more idiots to apply!”

lol, at least you'll be able to work out any aggression

Could be a new campaign, stop smoking and beat a teenager, hmm maybe not

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School Holidays 25th March 2012 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Tatiana

“10 weeks in summer”

Holy moly 10 weeks in the summer! What are working parents supposed to do

Or are employers in Russia more accommodating?

Teachers could almost get a second job!

C'mon Drian and hdm.... 23rd March 2012 4:48 PM

Wheres our Friday joke?

Google conquers the Amazon.. with Street View! 23rd March 2012 12:44 PM

For all their faults, few companies in the world have the resources to map out the Amazon Basin. They took the street view cameras and put them on a boat!

So if you've ever fancied sailing down the Amazon, sit back in your swivel chair, and watch...

Visit the Amazon with Street View

Olympics business impact 23rd March 2012 12:34 PM

Hello Ryan

This isn't a Cisco promotion forum

So I've just removed your latest Cisco webinar.

If you contributed regularly to the forum, then you would be very welcome to add these webinars in the Village Market forum.