You know that saying that seeing something repeatedly will make you want to buy it? That's what happened to me with The Speechwriter: A Brief Education in Politics by Barton Swaim. Every time I log into Audible.com, there it was. I finally decided to give it a go because it looked interesting, was relatively short, and had a great narrator in the sample. It's author was a … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2016
Why & How to Find Your Backlinks (Plus Infographic)
Although I'm fairly proficient with Google Analytics, I find myself neglecting some of the more important aspects of what Google has to offer in terms of site maintenance, such as keeping tabs on my backlinks. Backlinks, or sites that link to your own site, are extremely important for SEO because the more you have, the more trustworthy search engines find you and, of course, … [Read more...]
From DNA to Hoarding Cats, ‘Violinist’ Covers It All
How much do you know about DNA? If you're like me, you know the basics - it's the building block of life and comes in that cool double helix shape, but not much else. If, however, you're interested in learning more about how DNA works and how it impacts everyday living in incredibly surprising ways, then pick up The Violinist's Thumb by Sam Kean. When I first started … [Read more...]