Mr Altruistic

Finished the webmasters resources page for the time being. There are a lot of useful techniques, tips and advice plus links to other resources contained on the page. The resource is a general one, in that I don’t target advice for specific types of pages. It’s also free. None of the techniques requires that you spend any money, and in that sense it can be seen as invaluable. Though I have included links to sites that will provide people with techniques that you can pay for.

Lastly, I’ve done something that most webmasters would be reluctant to do, and that’s release a vault of information that has come to my attention over the past couple of years whilst working on websites. Much of the techniques and advice is gold, as are some of the links. Your part of the bargain is to use the tools in the spirit in which they were intended, to improve your sites pages. I’ve located another handful of free-to-submit to smaller search engines, and will add these to the search engine resources page once I have enough to create a second list. enjoy

First the website; now the email address. Redline is officially dead-man-buried as far as vilesilencer is concerned. To that end I’ve replaced the email link with a contact form on the site, so that the contructive criticism can continue. I appreciate all feedback, and seriously ponder on content suggestions that I receive via mail.

The Search Engine Resources page, and soon to come webmaster resources, both came about through consistent questions over the last 12 months regarding search engine optimisation of websites. So if you want questions answered or just want to see more Wicked Weasel style pics and links let me know.

Welcome to 2004. I’m going to start the rapid updates again, I’m out of the slump and the ideas are beginning to flow more fluently. Thought I’d get the G5 set-up out of the way first. I promised pics, so here they are. Don’t ask me about the tartan backboard, I’m still not sure why that is there. That’s a professional set-up though. Since most of us peasants couldn’t afford that kind of hardware, it strengthens my point about debating Mac vs PC, as being apple vs oranges (or lemons as some have suggested).

Ive put up a second series of Hill End pics and that notorious bridle track. I’m nearly done on Edinburgh so those shots should be up next time too.

I’m still working on the webmasters resources section, it’s taking a bit more time than I expected as I’ve come across some other search engine optimisation techniques and resources and want to give them the explanation and space they deserve. So it might take a while before I add that.

Merry Xmas & Happy New Year. I think this will be my last post for 2003, too much going on. Thinking about going out for a drink while I’m throwing down a beer. Having just returned from a top-shelf camping expedition, I’m bushwhacked. The weekend was tops with the highlight being the maiden voyage of the Hill End Bridle Track, in particular the geek nailing the 2nd Turon River crossing (Mr Altruistic took the pic). That ROCKED!

I also took a few medicore pics along the way and I think my cam has blown a pixel or 2, so it might be better to check Daves site for pics of the epic journey. The scenery was brilliant all the way along the Bridle Track, so you won’t want to miss any of the shots he has posted. My recommendation, if you are a 4WD enthusiast or interested in Photography is to check out Hill End and Back via the Bridle Track. It showcases the beauty and adventure that one can experience whilst on the historic Bridle Track, heading towards Bathurst.

I’ve stalled a bit on the travel photos at the moment. I’m up to Edinburgh, and there are some good-ish shots just taking my sweet time to sort them out.

I’ve included a nice little present for webmasters in this update. A list of 54 free search engines and directories submissions that I’ve come across in the last couple of years. At the time of posting these are all working and may help to drive additional traffic to your site, or push your site higher in that all important climb to the top of rankings. If you can come up with additional resources OR small search engines, that aren’t FFA sites and are FREE, let me know and I’ll add them to the list and give you a thankyou-link in the process. Look out for the 1st post in the new year as I will be adding a second page of webmaster resources. cheers