Youtube SEO

Youtube is the second largest search engine. A lot of people are doing SEO for Google - which usually ends up with Bing and Yahoo rankings following suit. What we fail to see is that Youtube SEO can gain you far more search traffic than Yahoo and Bing does. So if you're not doing Youtube SEO, you're missing out.

Men and Scoreboards

Men are being graded everyday. I hate to admit this to the world, but it's true. This article is for men out there who would really know how to love his girl the way she wants to be loved. This blog is also written in agreement with Dr. Steve Stephens' book Lost in Translation, specifically on The Point System chapter. Do you recall the last time you told your partner, "You're moody again". That most probably is true, but really you just GAINED a NEGATIVE SCORE. It must be that you are so low, the feelings had to show. Women are born to be wooed. Whether you as a man like that or not, or whether your girl admits that or not, IT IS TRUE. It was how she fell in love with you, it was how why she gave her "YES" and it will be how she will REMAIN. Men who go out telling other men that women are hard to understand are lazy. These are guys who forgot how capable they were to making their partner happy. They just simply gave up. Scores can be gained and/or lost everyday. You have to understand that a point translates to the SMALL things you do for her. Sometimes, due to lack of time, resources and other excuses, men are lured into the BIG gifts: a new watch, an expensive gadget, a surprise date in a fine dining restaurant, etc. I hate to break this to you, but that still translates to a point; if she's nice, 2 points may be. Now do you get it why she is not content? It's really the little thoughts and gestures that touches a girl's heart. CONSISTENCY is KEY. This will definitely give you flying colors. If you could consistently do something, then this is most probably what is in your heart. So if you consistently do not inform her of your whereabouts, she understands this as you don't want her to know where you are. Whereas if you regularly bring home something you know she likes, she understands this as you thought about her. POINT! It pays to know her language of love as well. Once you know that, MASTER it. I promise you, you won't regret it. So what are you waiting for? Score those points today!

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Google+ Local Optimization

If Google Places has been your de-facto method of driving online customers to your brick-and-mortar business, big changes are on the way. Google is importing Google Places into Google + Local, and this means big changes for businesses and consumers who use the internet to find local establishments. This post is all about Google Plus Local Optimization.

3 Wrong and Ineffective Ways to Deal with Sin

Why did Jesus have to die on the Cross? Why did it have to take the blood of the Son of God to cleanse us from our sins? Can't doing good make the cut? Can't living a 'good' life get us to heaven? In looking at the gravity of the cross, we first have to understand the gravity of sin to understand its necessity. This entry has been inspired by Joshua Harris' book 'Boy meets Girl' Minimizing Sin This is, by far, the favorite. It's our natural tendency to just minimize sin, isn't it? We try to justify and reason and name why we committed a certain sin so that we will not have to face the reality of its gravity. We justify: "We were young and wild..." We reason: "But I was in a cinch - I had no choice!" We name: "It was just one night of love. I didn't mean to get her pregnant!" All this and more - we know what we're guilty of. "Sin isn't so serious" We try to assure ourselves. "Besides, we're only human." Sin is serious In fact, it is so serious, that the only way to deal with it is for us to spend an eternity in hell or for God Himself to die on the cross to pay for its rewards. God never downplays it. He felt its gravity on His own physical body. And more than that, he felt its gravity on His Spirit. Whenever you minimize sin, you minimize the loving sacrifice of our God on the extremely painful and tortuous death of the cross. Ignoring Sin God is Holy. That is a fact. But there are times when we try to label our sins as 'excusable' for God. We downplay God's Holiness to our level - trying to make God in our image and likeness - as someone who is willing to just overlook sin and ignore its consequences. "These things you have one and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether like you. But I will rebuke you and accuse you to your face" - Psalm 50:21 God hates sin. He abhors it. He had to send His own son to die for it. God isn't like us. His standards have never changed. Holiness. Living Self-Righteously "I just can't believe I did that..." Ever heard yourself saying this? Perhaps even thinking it? Why, do you think, did it ever even occur to you? Are you surprised? You shouldn't be. You're were not born as someone inherently good. We are inherently evil. You don't teach a child how to lie. How to steal. How to cheat. We have the root of sin in our flesh. Dealing with sin as if you're shocked to commit it is a wrong approach. You're sorry not because you disobeyed God, but because you have failed to live up with your own 'standard' you've set for yourself. "I just can't forgive myself..." Ever heard yourself think this one? "Maybe God can, but I can't..." It might appear noble, but statements like these are a form of 'reverse pride' which indirectly says "My standards are higher than God's" It is also a form of a lack of faith which means that you're telling God that His grace is not big enough and His death on the cross is not payment enough. Dealing with sin in this way either means that you wallow in guilt, bear your own punishment or earn God's favor through obedience - all of which will simply not remove the burden of sin from yourself. If we could deal with our own sins with our own efforts, we are in no need of the cross. We have no need of a savior. We have no need of grace. But we have no righteousness of our own. We can't pay enough penance for our verdict in hell. Nothing we can do save us. If sin is no big deal, the cross is no big deal either The good news is: no matter how big of a deal sin is, it's already been deal with. Already been paid for. Already been overcome. Christ's death on the cross has freed you. There is one thing you can do to deal with sin - receive His grace and forgiveness. Recognize Jesus' death for you on the cross. Accept Him into your life as your personal Lord and Savior and decide sin no more. Oh I'm not going to tell you that you're never going to sin again. You probably will. It is a life-long war that you'll be facing. But in the end, you know you're free. That's what matters.

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SEO Copywriting Best Practices

When you're writing a story or an article, you make sure to give your users a great read. You make sure that the story's great. The grammar is impeccable. The facts are all sorted out. In SEO Copywriting, you take all that and mix it with a great user experience - making sure that User Activity within that page sends a positive signal to Google.

Why your Passion shouldn't Define your Identity

Writer's Note: To see the whole context of this post, I'd just like to share that aside from my day job as a web marketing officer, I run my own video game blog and moonlight (wow do people still use that term) as a game reviewer for an online web forum. Prior to this post I used to believe that since I work within the video games industry, being a gamer defines who I am, aside from being a Christian. Because of that mindset, I have formed my own beliefs around that fact and have acted accordingly, and because of this specific mindset I hurt someone who was truly dear to me. So without further ado: While I was reading the book “What God Does When Men Lead” on the LRT while I was on my way to work. There was this part where Bill Peel (the author) Quoted Tony Dungy:

It was the first time I was able to look at football as something that God was allowing me to do, not something that should DEFINE me. I couldn’t take my identity from this sport; I had to consciously make sure that God was in first place. Tony Dungy, in his book Quiet Strength, mentioned on page 47 of "What God Does When Men Lead".

The statement struck a nerve since Dungy's words reminded me of my stand when it comes to video games. Dungy’s realization after his subsequent inactivity for a season as a NFL player redefined his way of thinking as an American Football player. The same goes for myself since I once claimed that video games is part of me and that it defines me. It was when I read that statement that I finally realized and understood the folly of my thoughts. God allowed me to work within the grounds of the video game industry. God allowed me to have a passion on it because He wants me to go into it in His own way. It shouldn’t have been part of me in the first place. I would’ve saved myself from heartaches and well, hurting someone else if I just realized that a year ago. Christ should be the one that DEFINES me, not anyone or anything else. So what now? All I can say is that my passion is still in the video games industry. Now I am firm on what defines me. While it may be hard for me to let this go since I have been so immersed in it already. But when the time comes to decide. I know and I will, let go of video games if He so tells me to. Because above all else, I am His son. This entry is originally from Vincent's blog.

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Monitor Backlinks Tool | Backlink Checking Tool

  Anyone who's been exposed to search engine optimization (SEO) will definitely say that links play a BIG, if not the biggest, part in it. If you think about SEO as the elections, what would it take to win in it...the answer: VOTES. SEO (BACKLINKS) = ELECTIONS (VOTES) Backlinks are incoming links to your website. It's simple really...you vote for a candidate that you fully support or find most interesting. Similarly, you link to websites (or anything for that matter) that you think gives great value. As an SEO specialist, backlinks are one of the things you strive for in order to outrank your competitors. Here's where it gets juicy...what if, one day, you find out that your backlinks have suddenly vanished into thin air or have undergone a "nofollow" transformation? (Nofollow links don't give out "link juice" or "link love" which is used by Google for their PageRank system.) Well, one developer by the name of Daniel Damian has done the tough part of solving this problem through his backlink monitoring tool at MonitorBacklinks. Let's check it out:

Why God Answers Prayers | God and You

Are you seeking for answers today? Do you have a request you long for God to answer? Have you prayed about this? How often have you prayed about it? This post is an inspiration of my quiet times with the Lord, the circumstances in our country right now, from the movie Hachiko and the book 'Too Busy Not to Pray" by Bill Hybels. It is interesting enough that our social media today allows us to connect to one another as easy as a site, as fast as a button and as diverse as a click. Many times, I see posts such as "I wish I had this" and a photo of a modern car or gadget, or something like "I want this for my birthday" and another photo of a desired object. Nothing wrong with this. But I was reminded today and so in turn, also encourage you that as soon as a desire pops in your heart, would you pray? Pray that God is pleased with that desire (2 Cor. 10: 5). If He is, then pray expectantly and unceasingly (Micah 7:7). God is Able. Due to the gravity of damage the non-stop rains and typhoons have caused, I couldn't help but ask God for help. I know that He alone can stop the rains. If He Wills it, He will rescue the people. And that He loves our countrymen more than I ever could. Admittedly, there are times when I feel that my petty request may not have reached God's ears, that perhaps my desires may be shallower compared to the desires of others. But God through Bill Hybels' book, told me 'NO'. He hears my every prayer, He knows my every desire and He can answer (Psalms 50:15). Today, I was made aware that those times when I didn’t pray with much confidence, it was because I did not have much faith. It was NOT because God was too busy to hear my concerns, rather I did not believe it enough that my prayers could be answered. It was not God with the problem; it was my impatient, faithless heart that is the cause of my prayer-less walk. If you have felt or understand where I am coming from, dive into Gods Word and know that:

1. In Joshua 1, Joshua was led and comforted by God in leading the Israelites to the Promise Land.

⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

1. In Exodus 16, God provided manna from heaven as food for the Israelites in their journey.

^15b Moses said to them, “It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat. ¹⁶ This is what the Lord has commanded: ‘Everyone is to gather as much as they need. Take an omer^[a] for each person you have in your tent.’”

1. In John 9, Jesus heals a blind man from the goodness of his heart.

¹¹ He replied, “The man they call Jesus made some mud and put it on my eyes. He told me to go to Siloam and wash. So I went and washed, and then I could see.”

1. In Exodus 11: 1-8, God changed the hardened heart of Pharoah to let the Israelites go.

God is Willing. In line, with His ability, is God’s generosity. Our God owns the world. He created and made everything possible. He willingly gave you your life, those opportunities, your family and friends; all blessings. How then therefore, could He not answer your hearts' desires if it so pleases Him? Matthew 7: 9-11, "⁹ “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? ¹⁰ Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? ¹¹ If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! " Don't leave 1% to doubt or laziness. Learn to pray in 100% confidence to God. If a dog could wait patiently for his mater, as God's child, won't you also faithfully wait for Him?  

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Why Women Worry more than Men

Women are multi-taskers. They could be talking on the phone on one hand and preparing her child's sandwich on another. A friend of mine was talking to me about her experience in zipline in Cagayan de Oro then in the middle of it, she remembered her unfinished report on climate change and started talking about that! Random? Not exactly, more on REAL if you're a girl. Dr. Stephens describe women as sponges and men as turtles in his book Lost in Translation. Here, I'll talk about how and why I personally agree with him. Sponges absorb liquids as much as it can. It doesn't spill unless you press them. It just takes everything in. I’m reminded of a conflict between my sister and her husband. For the millionth time, she reminded him about locking the car doors once they start moving. Unfortunately, John just doesn't find this necessary. So in frustration, my sister said, “If I don’t think about these things, who would?” Studies say that women are more stressed than men. A probable reason for this could be because just like a sponge, they try to take in as much stress, responsibility and pressure as they can. Another reason could be is that women find it hard to say 'No' when faced with a task. Still another, they find it hard to let go of a concern and have it go over their minds in all possible angles they know. Men as turtles, however, do not react this way. When faced with stress, the natural reaction would usually be to roll on their backs. They would not pay much attention to something that makes them feel unsure, undecided and unstable. This way, their shells remain hard, strong. As my dad would say, “Sleep on it. Maybe in the morning, you’ll get a new perspective on how to solve the problem.” “What if I don’t? How sure are you that I would?”, was how I usually responded. Let’s have a quick comparison of the two: Sponges (Usually Women)

1. Overanalyze concerns. Check every possible detail, look at different scenarios (“what-ifs”) which can add stress
2. Internalize and admit feelings
3. Socialize thoughts and feelings

Turtles (Usually Men)

1. Deny or postpone concerns. Dislike the feeling of uncertainty so would rather think of other things
2. Suppress “unmanly” emotions
3. Strategize and act on what to do

Studies also say that men are more stressed than they realize. They don’t pay close attention so they don’t notice stress related behaviors such as forgetfulness, binge eating, smoking, drinking and the like which may already signal stress to their partners. One important condition that both the turtle and sponge should be careful about is overcompensation. This often times happen without the couple's knowledge. When a turtle’s shell is too strong, the sponge feels she has to absorb MORE. This way, the sponge says, we can get things done. Then the turtle counteracts what he sees by having a STRONGER shell in order to avoid more drama. This is where it gets ugly. In reality, turtles and sponges both need to be more familiarized on how each other react in order to work together. Sponges admittedly envy the strong shells of turtles and really hope they could worry less. Turtles on the other hand should come out of their shells and step up to the challenge.

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Learn SEO Copywriting

As a writer, we paint. We make sure that our words create visions in our reader's minds. We play. We create art. Wordplay is one of a writer's most important skills. In SEO Copywriting, that is tuned up a bit to Wordsmithing. What's the difference?

3 Signs that you Should Break Up

"Breaking up is Hard to Do" says Neil Sedaka (I'm pretty sure you know this song). And I believe that this is completely true. I also believe that staying with the wrong person is even harder. This entry has been inspired by Craig Groeschel's book ' Going all the Way - Preparing for a marriage that goes the distance' We dread breakups because of the emotional pain and trauma that it brings along. No one likes a breakup. And there is no such thing as a 'good breakup' because you have just given away part of your self to another person and now, you have to 'break it off'. The Love Binge Maybe you're with someone who has 'potential' and you're not so sure if you have a future together. At times you want to end it. At times you don't understand each other. At times, it feels like heaven and you think 'Maybe - just maybe - this could work.' How can you really know if you should break up with someone? A Question of Integrity The first thing you need to check with your girlfriend or boyfriend is if he or she lives without integrity. Integrity covers a lot more than just that he or she is nice and makes you feel special. A person with integrity measures his or her inner desires and values by the standard of God's truth - and that inner commitment is matched by outward behavior, even in the little things that no one else sees. "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity." - Proverbs 11:3 I'm not perfect. And chances are, neither are you. But I'm not saying that we should search for perfection, rather we are looking for someone who is saying to God in his or her life, "Lord, change me. Make me more like You." When your girlfriend or boyfriend does something against God's Word, see how quickly he or she repents. A good mark of maturity is a short time span between sin and repentance. If she lies, admits it quickly, and asks for forgiveness, she's on the right track. If, on the other hand, he lies, covers his tracks, lies again, then yells at you for not trusting him... you have a problem. You are looking out for a person with integrity because whether you like it or not, integrity will protect your marriage. Marrying a person with a huge hole in integrity can mean that your marriage will suffer - for life. Imagine the damage it can do to your family. To yourself. To your relationship with God and other people. A Question of Influence If you're with someone who pushes you into sin - dishonesty, drugs, alcohol, rebellion, sexual immorality, law-breaking - don't fight it. Run from it. "Bad company corrupts good character" - 1 Corinthians 15:33 If the person you're dating lacks self-control in one area, he'll likely lack it in several other areas. Ask yourself: Is dating this person drawing me closer to God? Or am I finding myself drawn away from Him? Don't flirt with anyone or anything that hurts your walk with Christ. A Question of Belief If your boyfriend or girlfriend isn't committed to Jesus, the two of you are trying to build a life together using different sets of blueprints - two opposing worldviews. Two conflicting sets of values. Chances are great that this person will pull you away from God, that that you'll pull the person closer to God. "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?" - 2 Corinthians 6:14 If you life is surrendered to Christ, and his or hers isn't, I'm sorry to say this, but to continue the relationship is cruel for both of you. Do yourselves a Favor Save your heart. The fact is, you can't marry the best when you're dating the runner-up. While you're searching for Mr. Right, don't settle for Mr. Right Now.

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