A Bus Life Blog

I take the bus a lot to get around, and on my travels I have realized that there are some funny events that take place on the bus. Some interesting people ride the bus, and in turn they have some pretty funny moments that I have witnessed. So I created a blog about some of the funnier trips that I have had on the bus. I call it A Bus Life. You can visit my blog in order to read about some of the funny events that I have seen. I plan on taking photos and videos also when I get a memory card for my phone. That way I can take pictures and videos on the bus without the people noticing. I don't want them to notice otherwise they might stop their funny behavior, or if I am real unlucky I might get beat up by some of the crazier ones. But for now I usually just write about some of the funny, odd, or even frustrating events that take place on the bus. Visit A Bus Life Blog to read more about my life on the bus.

Referral Spam - The Worst Way To Get Unqualified Traffic and Bad Links?

Short answer: yes. Long answer: absolutely.

If you don't know what referral spam is I'll give a brief overview. Whenever you click a link on a web page to visit another page, your browser tells that page the URL of the one that linked to it. This is stored in the web server's logs and is used in many analytics programs. This helps webmasters see what pages bring them traffic. Referral spam is when the referring web page is spoofed, usually by an automated program that takes a list of URLs and spams them all in a row. One of the most popular programs that does this is call PRStorm. I have used this app before and I talk about my experiences with it at the end of this article.

This spoofing shows up in logs, it usually is only visible to the webmasters themselves, but some sites make their analytics stats visible to the public on the web. This is what the spammers hope for because these pages contain links to the top referring sites, and since they are visible to the public they are therefore crawlable by the spiders of search engines. Other sites that do not display their stats online do not provide links to the spamming sites - the only person that will see the URL of the spammer is the webmaster who views the logs. Sometimes the webmasters will go through the logs and be curious about the sites that are referring traffic to their pages and visit the URLs that they find in the logs. This gives the spammers views to their sites, increasing their stats. And since many webmasters have the Alexa toolbar installed in their browsers, this helps increase their Alexa ranking as well. However most webmasters visiting sites that have spammed their own site do not like the fact that they have been spammed and obviously they are not interested in the spamming site so they are about as untargeted as traffic can get. So basically the spammers hope that every one in a million sites that they spam has a curious webmaster and that every one in a thousand has public stats visible online so that they can get a backlink. However I am sure that Google, Bing, Yahoo, and any other search engine knows about this little trick and they probably don't give much weight to links that are on analytic pages. Especially since there is no real content on these pages since it is just a bunch of numbers and other statistics. So even if the links do get counted, they are not good links. Pretty much all webmasters know that one good link is better than a whole slew of bad links. Some even claim that bad links harm their search engine standings more than they help.

So basically the whole process of spamming is a waste of time in hopes that they might get a few bad links and a few unqualified visits. I have tried this in the past on a few various sites and I know that I got few visits and I'm sure that all of them were just trying to find why my page referred visitors to them and once they realized it was fake they left immediately. And I never found any pages that actually included my site in their public analytic pages so I never even got any backlinks, whether they were good, bad, or indifferent. So I know that this is a waste of time from firsthand experience. So if you are wondering about referral spamming with PRStorm or another similar program, and whether it works or not, don't. It is a waste of time, bandwidth, and CPU power. I don't want to knock PRStorm or its developers, it works as advertised. It is just that the whole act of referral spamming is a waste of time and energy that is best spent elsewhere getting worthwhile links and visitors that actually want to visit your site. If I have learned anything about SEO in the past few years that I have been learning about it, it is that quality trumps quantity. So don't spend time getting thousands of worthless links. At best it will barely help your rankings. At worst it will get your site sandboxed. Try to create content that people want to link to because of its quality. Try to get visitors that want to visit your site. You want visitors but untargeted traffic is about as good as no traffic. They will not click your ads or buy your products, they will just visit and leave within seconds. Spam may work for some, but most spammers make users mad. So be a good webmaster and netizen and don't spam. Like they taught you in school - just say no!

I Am A Geek God! (Proof)

I always knew deep down that it was true. I think a lot of people around me like friends, family, coworkers, etc. felt it as well. Well now there is undeniable proof. Look below if you don't believe me.

Don't even try to come close. I am the god of geekiness! Bow to me!

Basenji Training Blog and Ebook

If you have a Basenji then you probably would like some more information on how to raise and train your dog. Basenjis can be a handful sometimes but they can also be a very great companion if you raise and train them properly. You simply need to train your Basenji in the correct way and he or she will be very obedient to you. Whether you want health info for you Basenji or tips on how to potty train and teach new tricks to your Basenji, this Basenji Training Guide is a very helpful resource. It has tons of information regarding Basenjis and how to raise and train them in the proper manner so that you and your dog will have the best possible relationship. Also soon there will be an Ebook that will be available on this site that will have even more information for you in one single resource that you can easily refer to any time you need help with your Basenji. So if you have a Basenji or know somebody that does, check out this site: Basenji Training Guide and Ebook.

Las Vegas Guidebook Blog

As a Las Vegas Native, I am the perfect person to be the administrator of a Las Vegas Guidebook blog and eBook. So that is exactly what is happening. I have been posting pages and posts on my new Las Vegas Guide Blog and upcoming eBook. You can see the blog by visiting this link: Las Vegas Visitors Guide Blog. This blog is perfect for all people who visit or are planning to visit Las Vegas or any part of Southern Nevada around the Las Vegas Valley such as Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Boulder City, Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, Paradise, etc. Whether you want tips on when and where to visit to how to get the best deals on travel and hotel stay or whether you want to know the best places to go and visit while you are in town, this is the best place to check out. As an insider in Las Vegas, I have all the best info on where to go and what to see, I have been to all the top places and seen all the hot sights that visitors would want to check out and I can give you tips and information on the best places to go. I also take advice on places to cover as well as questions about everything you may want to know about, so ask me anything and I will be sure to answer. Leave a comment on any of the pages, or send me a message if you want and I'll answer you as soon as possible. So to all upcoming visitors to Las Vegas, check out my blog here: Las Vegas Guidebook blog, and I will be publishing an eBook soon that I am working on, so check back often for that. I plan to offer it for all eBook readers and formats so please take a look, I do it for you guys, the visitors!

Bulldog Training Guide

If you love Bulldogs or know somebody who does, then this is a site that is worth checking out. My all new Bulldog Training blog and coming soon an accompanying eBook training guide tells all that you need to know for raising and training your Bulldog. From puppy to late adulthood, all Bulldog masters need a little bit of help with their dogs now and then. Although it is just starting out, this site will eventually have all kinds of information regarding Bulldogs, from health and grooming tips to guides on how to train them and teach them commands and tricks. Check back often for more and more information regarding Bulldogs and their training. Again here is the link: Bulldog Training Guide and eBook.

Home Theater Do-It-Yourself Guide

Having been in the audio/video industry for most of my lifetime, I know a thing or two about home theaters and electronics. That is why I have put together a Home Theater How-To website and will soon be launching an Ebook to supplement it. I will detail everything there is to know about having a Smart Home, including a home theater, home automation, home security, and much more. Whether you want to upgrade you sound system to match your high end TV or you are starting from scratch and want an entire smart home, this Home Theater and Home Automation site has all the info you need. Everything from the basics of home theaters and smart homes, to designing and installing the entire system yourself, I can show you how to do it all. Just visit my Home Theater and Smart Homes site.