60DC2 Update

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   Mutiny92posted 13 years ago

   Whew!  I finished my 30th hub for the 60DC2 challenge.  So far, this has been a wonderful experience with some outstanding folks.
   
   I have learned a lot about using twitter and SEO from the participants.

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      prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Congrats Mutiny, I am so glad for you! Good job!

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         Mutiny92posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         thanks PDH!

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   sunforgedposted 13 years ago

   Instead of creating a new thread, im going to join yours..
   
   so first Im blown away by your productivity and your 100 Hubber score!
   
   
   
   
   and:
   
   
   MoneyGlitch first page of Hot Hubs
   
   
   View at EasyCaptures.com
   
   This isnt the only MG hub to hit first page this week either!
   
   
   saw this from past 60dc members:
   
   
   
   View at EasyCaptures.com
   
   
   and
   
   
   
   View at EasyCaptures.com
   
   Edweirdo made a comment about this in the 60dc forums
   
   
   
   and:
   
   LeanMan
   
   
   View at EasyCaptures.com
   
   featured!
   
   
   and pamela99, PrettyDarkHorse and Dobson taking over the Front Page!
   
   
   View at EasyCaptures.com
   
   and Shaz has 2 more that have dropped to page 2 in hot hubs - but were sitting pretty on page 1 for most of the week!
   
   
   View at EasyCaptures.com
   
   
   Lots more 60dc2 hubs have been showcased front page, i just dont always think to grab a capture..
   
   
   well done all!

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      Mutiny92posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks SF!  I am not sure whether to add in a few more hub, take a break, or something else...

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         sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         write capstones for your groups ..no breaks!
         
         

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            Mutiny92posted 13 years agoin reply to this

            I am not familiar with capstones...

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   sunforgedposted 13 years ago

   Something to look into on your hubs - many are using this "::" in their titles as a seperator - it may look pretty but it isnt read as a proper character by Twitter and rss readers
   
   
   ex)
   
   How To SEO :: On-Page Optimization
   
   now if I share that hub via Twitter:
   
   its going to convert to this:
   
   How To SEO %3A%3A On-Page Optimization, hxtp://hubpages.com/t/181c41
   
   
   in a feed reader it will also be garbled
   
   pretty much the only web "safe" separators for a title are - and _
   
   also:
   
   scan through the feed and peek at your snippet text:
   
   http://hubpages.com/tag/60dc2/latest
   
   
   If you have your custom summaries set to automatic - you may have issues -
   
   you dont want the first visible words to be "photo credit" or some garble from having an ad capsule picked up first
   
   read the 60dc on page seo info and perhaps even look deeper check out seomoz - get those keywords and pertinent info in your first sentences.

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      shazwellynposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I tend to delete these characters when posting to twitter... does this still not have an affect or is it to do with rssfeed submission?

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         sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         You delete the characters - but who else would bother? our automated services certainly arent!
         
         It relates to how your title is read by feeds and sharing services, one would hope you are not the only one sharing.
         
         "::" if that cant be read and " - " this can, why use the limited choice?
         
         Ive been using " | " this - which I will be removing also, for the same reason.

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            shazwellynposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Oh, so a dash is better use and you get to keep the keywords separate too!  Is that correct?

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            prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks for this SF, I have one hub like this one, I will change it, and congrats to all of us, I can see that the output of the group is awesome, I scanned all hubs from the group and we are doing great! I need to read hubs for support as well!
            
            And SF, your new avatar is so cute!

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               sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               thanks! I think youve seen the album on FB right?

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                  prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  I saw the album before, yes your baby is cute. I think he looks like you.
                  I can't access my facebook for four days now, they need a cellphone number to send the access code (for verification) to them I cant log in to my account, I don't have a cellphone for the reason that I don't need it, I have two landlines and when I call overseas landlines are clearer.
                  So I don't know yet if I have to buy a cellphone or just email them and tell them that I don't have a cellphone.

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                     sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     i dont think that will work - your best bet is to just use a friends cell who doesnt use FB.

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                        prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        ok, thank you, I will ask a friend.

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   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   Congratulations Everyone!
   
   Awesome Work!
   
   
   Way to go Mutiny!

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      sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Cags you have been featured this week also

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         Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you Sunforged. I am aware of that.
         
         I just wanted to extent my Congrats to the team.

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            sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            and I am extending my congrats to you,

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               Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Much appreciated.

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   wavegirl22posted 13 years ago

   Mutiny
   
   All I Can Say Is.....
   
   
   
   Success awaits you  60dc2 !

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      Mutiny92posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      thanks Wavegirl!

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   shazwellynposted 13 years ago

   Well done everyone... keep up the good work! Success in the name of Sunforged! *wink*

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   prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

   Swimming Lessons for Babies :: The Use of Reusable Swim Diapers :: Swimming Lessons Videos for Babies
   
   That's the title of my my hub, Can I change it to  -- Swimming Lesson Videos for Babies and the Use of Reusable Swim Diaper?

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      sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      why double dash?
      
      but yes - both underscores and hyphens translate well

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         prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         ok thanks!

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         shazwellynposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         Ummm.... but then ::  attracts the eye on google, giving the upper hand to our competitors...  It is a fine balance and I, guess, it is largly down to what you are targeting.  If you are targeting twitter, then this :: would not be an advantage, but if you are targeting Google, it would be.  Although, you are targeting google indirectly when posting on twitter.  What does the "I" convert to on twitter?
         
         Having said that... Google searches are more now and well established, whereas twitter is a very new concept when it comes to hash links.
         
         *writing as I am thinking again - nice that you have given me some more food for thought*
         
         Which course is the best, me thinks? *open to debate*

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            sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            @shaz- " | " is also not read
            
            I guess "::" could be attractive to searchers . It wouldnt effect me personally but you never know, variety has power - keyword use (auto-bolded) in the summary tends to be sufficient
            
            "-" or "_" over ": or , or  | " would not be about twitter , it would be about broad websafe title convention.
            
            @ Mutiny
            
            My version: hxtp://hubpages.com/hub/buy-avatar
            
            There are better versions under a "capstone" search - its an old HP program - but essentially - write a broad hub that references your individual group hubs and link to each one.
            
            Its a nice way to try out a new term and funnel traffic into specific hubs.
            
            Marissa Wright has a really good version but also has a lot of hubs so I couldnt find it quickly
            
            
            @PDH
            
            He!
            
            I will tell her you said that!
            
            
            
            

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               prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Oh my, am not tired anymore looking at your baby. She is like a princess and that baby dress fits her well. Whisper in her ear, she looks like daddy and she doesn't have a choice LOL!

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               shazwellynposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               It is incredible how she has grown - I cant actually believe it!

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               lakeerieartistsposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Sunforged, I love this picture.  How old is she now?

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         shazwellynposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I have given this a lot of thought.  As I am not into automation - just a personal preference, and weighing up the pro's and cons.  I am taking the psychological view of attracting the eye. I feel that a font type that stands out from the crowd in the first page or so of google search position is favourable to attracting traffic.  Something unusual amongst a boring 'same old' list attracts the eye first and foremost, whilst the bolding element compliments and makes the listing appropriate to the searcher.
         
         I can understand, for you, that these types of characters are a hinderance to the automation process, but for me, I just manually take them out when posting to twitter.  And... hey ho, if I don't, someone else's eye will be attracted to the 'mistake' and they might just click!
         
         Good to feed my brain with a challenge though SF.  Keep em coming good and fast! lol

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   englightenedsoulposted 13 years ago

   Congratulations Mutiny.  That is splendid effort.  And I would like to congratulate the team as well.  They really ruled the front page of HP.

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   Jane@CMposted 13 years ago

   Congrats Mutiny!  Awesome job!  Can I have some of your energy

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    Mutiny92posted 13 years ago

    Thanks!  I am looking forward to the next phase, though. I will research those capstone hubs in the meantime.

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Hey Mutiny
    
    Check out this hub
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/capstone

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       sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I would have linked to that one, but it is far more complicated than my use of "capstone"
       
       Consider my suggestion as - "Table of contents"
       
       -just dont look for Darksides hub on that one either!

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          Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          I was trying to give him a basis. I wrote one Capstone Hub for my poems and ended up deleting it.

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    wavegirl22posted 13 years ago

    ❤♡❤ Is there anything more delicious than this pic.
    Ayala and the Pup, Im in love! ❤♡❤
    
    

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Hey Wave,
       
       Which one are you in love with? Baby or Puppy?
       
       
       
       (just kidding)

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       sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Do you like the front end of Jake or the back end of Zep?

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    wavegirl22posted 13 years ago

    Front end of Jake
    I didnt even see Zep till you just mentioned that!

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    Mutiny92posted 13 years ago

    and a BIG congratulations to Humagaia on posting hub #100!!!
    
    

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       shazwellynposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       well done chaz!

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    Jane@CMposted 13 years ago

    wooo hoooo

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    Research Analystposted 13 years ago

    Great work keep up the good work.

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    wavegirl22posted 13 years ago

    bravo bravo Chaz!

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations Humagaia!
    
    Very nice accomplishment!
    
    YAY!

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    Money Glitchposted 13 years ago

    Wow to the entire team! 
    
    Awesome job Mutiny!  Way to go Humagaia!  And sunforged, I'm loving the beautiful baby pictures. She is just so cute, I know she makes you smile daily. 
    
    
    This team rocks!

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Hey all,
    
    I could use a little criticism. I did my first sales hub. I post a forum thread in our forum, and the Extreme Hub Makeover forum also.
    
    Give me any thoughts? It would be much appreciated.
    
    Edit: http://hubpages.com/forum/topic/52598#post1202045

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       Mutiny92posted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I like it Cags.  I personally like separating the various groups with a decorative horizontal line (where appropriate).  In my eyes, it breaks up the "groupings" a bit cleaner.
       
       But you did a wonderful job on this!

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          Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you Mutiny. Appreciated.

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