All posts by The Artist

Blogging On The Get Go

Some of my friends could really blog so many posts a day, every day, I wonder where they could find so many topics to talk about. However, although I also can blog that much, I do not see the point in blogging short posts and then continuing the second part on a subsequent post.

To me, I like my posts to be a little story that has a beginning and an ending, even if it is extremely long. That’s why I end up with at least 150 words. I see no point in having 50 word posts scattered all over the blog without a real topic discussed.

Although I am quite the perfectionist, I find that lately, I have been having too many grammatical errors that I can only see the following day it was published. I don’t know why. This is perhaps what I can expect for blogging half asleep! And by them people would have already read my typo, grammar and all those little mistakes in all their glory *sigh*

Looking For A Secure Online Betting Portal?

This morning, I was introduced to an online casino called Bet365. I was amazed at the different types of sports and games that we could bet on. I think they have everything there from lotto to casino games to sports like golf, tennis, volleyball and soccer. They even have darts and snooker! These are only a handful, by the way. You will have to check the site and I bet (pun intended) that if you are a gambler, you could find just the game that you usually bet on!

I personally think that this site has made online betting all the more exciting thanks to their live streaming. No longer do we have to sit around and wait for the results if we do not have cable TV, we could now WATCH the game in progress.

If you have been searching for a secure online betting website with Sportsbook facility, perhaps your search ends here!

All Those Greeting Cards!

A month or so ago, I was wondering why I was receiving all those e-cards from sources unknown and they were purportedly from my neighbors, colleagues, sisters, employees and even worshippers. I mean, HAHAHAHAHA aren’t these ridiculous?

Anyway, I never open them and thankfully so!

Last night, I came across a forum thread that says that these are virus that would cause harm to the computer.

And then a couple of weeks ago, I also received confirmation email from certain websites that thank me for registering with them and the email asked me to complete my registration with the temporary login ID and password. Thankfully again, I did not click on the link provided because again, I found out that they are also a certain virus.

So the rule of the thumb is to never click on any links that come in via email OR instant messengers. I get this all the time too! It is easy to not click on these that are from unknown people but when it is from someone you know, you may want to double check with the sender.

Think Big Sites The Website Optimization Firm

Just now, I was checking some websites and remembered that my friend was looking for a website optimization firm and although I told her that I would not be helping her look for a good company, I would like to try to help her as much as possible since she is new to the internet.

So I came upon Think Big Sites, which is more than a website optimization firm because they also offer web design, web hosting, web marketing and blog marketing.

I tried to find out the pricing from the site of Think Big Sites but they are not listed but it did mention that the prices are determined by the options selected by the clients so I guess my friend would have to find out for herself by requesting for a free quote by filling out the form provided or she can read the list of questions compiled under F.A.Q. to receive a fair idea of what she services are available to her and what Think Big Sites is all about.

Actually, I have heard of Think Big Sites a couple of times in the past when I was looking for a website optimization firm for my company’s website so I have no qualms about recommending Think Big Sites to my friend. Hope Think Big Sites would be able to cater to her needs.

Blank Canvas Linked From Malaysia K.I.N.I.

This morning, I received a surprise when I checked my traffic statistics and saw a stream of incoming visitors from Malaysia K.I.N.I. for my post, OMFG!! Dog Catching Competition!!! Forgive me for spelling Malaysia K.I.N.I. so because I do not want to be linked from there for a second time!

I SMS-ed my friend and told him, next time, I am going to use no follow tags! The fact that I am not blogging with my real name is because I would like to keep anonymous. There are not many people who know who is behind this blog or my main blog and it is by design.

Of course, the good thing is that I could write as I want but the bad thing is that most blog readers like to read blogs that they feel that they know the blogger, that they feel a closeness that they feel close to. And without providing a name or a photo, they cannot connect with me. Well, I guess I can’t have the best of both worlds.

However, I did take a screen shot to celebrate my five minutes of traffic surge. I just hope that my family did not notice that link out.

Teak Furniture Online Store

I read in a magazine that teak furniture is all the rage now amongst people who truly know how to enjoy the little luxuries in life. According to the article, people who have a garden are flocking to buy teak patio furniture because they are stylish and exude an air of class. It shows that the family as arrived!

I checked out the website of Teak Wood Patio Furniture to look at the available designs for teak patio furniture. I am really surprised that there are so many different styles that suit different needs.

I admit, I used to think that only older people would want teak furniture in their home. How wrong was I! After browsing through the site, even I would love to have my house filled with lovely teak furniture! The price may be on the high side for me but luckily Teak Wood Patio Furniture, the online store, is running a sale at the moment and has slashed prices! This is good news for people who have been eyeing teak furniture for their home!

Which Is More Spammy?

Well, there was an issue recently about having an organic post between all sponsored posts across the whole blog. I wonder, is it better to have original posts of three to five lines that do not make sense between all those sponsored posts or is it better to have a couple of sponsored posts here and there irrespective of their order, but are written in a well thought out manner?

Just a month or so ago, I questioned the Value In A 3 – 5 Line Post and I still do not know what good they do and if people are forced to place an organic post between sponsored posts across the whole blog, we will be seeing more of these. Not that I do it, mind you, but if you blog hop as much as I do, you will know what I mean.

Personally, I would not mind reading a lengthy sponsored post that makes sense. You know what I enjoy most about writing sponsored posts? Money aside, it is the many websites, services and blogs that I have been introduced to. I feel that I have learnt so much this past ten months and I hope that my readers have too.