Found out the other day, three of my Wordpress-Hosting blogs were suspended. I believe it was because they were too promotional. I am not upset with the service, it’s their service and their rules. They sure provide a great service and make some incredible free blogging software. I think I’d also say my hats off to them for creating a space, that is not all marketing, all the time.

I thought I posted some good content, with only 2-3 links per post. I am guessing my RSS feed in the side bar for my store was a little too much. I see many other blogs that have links, so can’t see how my lnks were the reason for my penalty. I’ve heard rumors, they did not like marketing, guess I proved the rumor.

Anyways, here’s another chance to learn from me, how I learned the hard way and avoid the mistakes I make. This is also very important to show, never put your important work anywhere that you do not have total control, it could all disappear into cyber space at any time.

Second lesson would be, don’t over market all the time. Some times just getting a link is all you can get, and that’s often good enough.

So, did you learn anything?

Any one else get their Worpdress blogs knocked off the net?

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I’ve been testing a few Wordpress Plugins for adding Google Analytics to my blog. Last one I activated, just gave me a blank options pages for the plug-in.

Well, think I’ve found one that works pretty well. As they say, so far so good. It’s not an all out Analytics plugin, it just adds the code to your pages so Google can take your visitors. You do track your traffic right?

I’m really happy with it, so I thought I’d pass it on. It’s called Google Analyticator. The latest version even allows the new JS code from Analytics.

Did I mention it was even free?

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I received an e-mail from another marketer today about Google Alerts. It was John Ritskowitz talking about how this tool alerted him to the fact that some one was making fun of a person with a similar name. It was all a joke and something to laugh about, no big deal.

It did get me to thinking though. I use Google Alerts to show me when my name comes up, pretty much any where on the internet. For a marketer this is a must have tool, for several reasons.

First and foremost you need to know when folks are talking down your product or service, for what ever reason. Many times you can rescue your good name and spin the bad away. If done right you could come out the hero and gather yourself some new fans, buying fans.

For most of us, when some one doesn’t speak up for themselves, it often looks like guilt by omission. Then again, if you do not know about a “situation”, it’s tough to fan the flames.

I don’t mean to say it’s all negative news. Some one might be recommending you or your service or product. You could thank them or show up in person and possibly make some sales or positive contacts.

The nets a big place, you sure can’t be everywhere all the time. Let Alerts do the work for you. Granted you’ll probably get alerts for some one else with your same name, I get them at least every other day, but it’s a start. Beware, some one might call you a loser

Maybe John will see this?

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