Alter Imaging's Blog - Latest Comments

Re: Dropping Pennies and the Search for Inspiration

Mike — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:28 -0000

I like to make lists of things I'm grateful for, and that seems to unblock creative roadblocks at times.

Re: Website Design Templates Make a Terrible Choice

Alter Imaging — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:58:14 -0000

Thank you for your comment. Those are excellent arguments as well. I would argue against Template Monster, still. Those sites are sold 1000s of times and, while there are millions of sites around the web, if it is an industry-specific template like discussed, your sample size shrinks considerably. Duplicate sites, duplicate content...it all adds up to an unoriginal site that doesn't compliment your company's brand/image.

Re: Website Design Templates Make a Terrible Choice

Gerard — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:24:29 -0000

When I read this: " ...most of them aren't very good..." and "...the same 45 that hundreds of your competitors are already using..." then I guess you aren't aware of the top notch templates that are produced by Template Monster. They are easy to customize and are 100% compliant with the newest W3C standards. But also: with millions of web presences on the web, the chance of encountering the exact website template is zero to non. Maybe it's better to use more sensible arguments on why not using ready made templates, like: the website won't comply with the feel and identity of the company. Or: In less than 2 years your company needs a new website because the lack of support from the web designer that delivered the template made the website content outdated and a total disaster to look at, and because of that you need to reinvest money again. I understand you point, but don't think people - that are looking for a web presence - are stupid...

Re: Writing for Search Engine Optimization AND People

Vincent — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:41:19 -0000

Regarding:
"A good example of this would be a company that sells any given product writing a blog post about a unique way to use their product. There isn’t much room for something like this on a traditional site ..."

Unless I have misunderstood this statement, I'd like to remind you of 'Case Studies' sections on traditional websites?

Re: Using Foursquare for Business

Dior hats — Wed, 26 May 2010 04:51:39 -0000

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Re: Writing for Search Engine Optimization AND People

SEOP — Fri, 21 May 2010 01:25:22 -0000

"The answer is to write your blog posts geared towards search engine optimization."

--I agree, but not 100%. Though it is important to take in mind SEO when writing on your blog, you still have to consider your readers because they are the one who will judge if you are a good blogger or not. So keep it balance is what I think. But you certainly have good points and I appreciate the share.

Re: Writing for Search Engine Optimization AND People

Wynne — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:27:46 -0000

I kind of agree... but I am realizing more and more that current SEO practices will eventually fade away (i.e. writing for the search engines). Probably not overnight though I'll admit.

But I think more importantly that writing for a specific target audience segment that you are trying to attract is more beneficial in the long term. Sure your SERPs will struggle a bit in the beginning, but you will develop a fanatical following from real people - which is the whole point of SEO is it not?

I like to think I am as well versed as the next SEO, and granted I do put time into optimizing my sites but I have a gut feeling that the web is starting to embrace more sematic indexing (human input into how things are ranked rather than relying on a bot). I think that the new facebook 'Like' button is only the first step towards a more socially controlled web.

I admit that backlink building with relevant anchor text and proper on site linking and on page factors do get some effective results, but I just find that when this is all I focus on then the results can be limited.

Just my 2 cents

Re: The Latest Library Script Tags – All In One Place – Scriptsrc.net

Alter Imaging — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:22:00 -0000

Thanks for the comment! We actually have it setup with a cron job so it automatically updates itself every night. It will also tweet out any new updates at @scriptsrc on twitter.

Re: The Latest Library Script Tags – All In One Place – Scriptsrc.net

Jon Mack — Mon, 10 May 2010 10:46:39 -0000

If you take out the version numbers you'll automatically get the latest version and won't have to keep updating it, for example instead of using .../jquery/1.4.2/jquery.min.js you could just use .../jquery/1/jquery.min.js, meaning you'll only have to update the page when a major release takes place (eg jquery 2.0). I took out the bulk of the link to make it easier to read.

Anyway, just thought I'd let you know, apart from that, nice work!

Re: 27 Social Media Blogs You Aren’t Reading, But Should Be

Kim Woodbridge — Tue, 04 May 2010 22:44:30 -0000

Thanks for including mine and for this great list. I know quite a few of them but others I need to check out. And thanks for the reminder that I really need to update my about page :-)

Re: Don’t be Afraid to get into Social Media, be Afraid of Missing the Boat

KPO — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:20:46 -0000

Marketing through the social media has proven to be very effective. Certainly, all businesses should look into the idea of doing their marketing online as they may be able to reach a larger number of people through it.

Re: Don’t Trip Into the Door of Alter Imaging

Jon Payne — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:40:34 -0000

Good stuff here Susanne. No doubt finding good people is a tough task, and with the casual nature of social media and the web in general I've found that some people have lost the ability to converse in a professional manner regarding a job opportunity, potential new business, etc... which is a shame.

Re: Alternation Episode 6: Twitalytics

Brandon McQueen — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:08:05 -0000

Thanks for the comment and glad you like the new site!
It's all done with javascript, using jQuery to loop the position of the background on the div.

Re: Alternation Episode 6: Twitalytics

Wynne — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:21:46 -0000

I love hootsuite. It rocks my Twitter world. Could live without it.

Hey how do you make the clouds move in the background? That's so cool. That is freaking awesome. I was watching your css on my firebug plugin and you got moving pictures. I'm still not sure how you did this.

Re: 250+ Influential Marketing Minds Worth Following

Karen Russell — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:06:12 -0000

Thanks for including me -- I'm looking forward to checking out some of the others on your list.

Re: 250+ Influential Marketing Minds Worth Following

globalcopywrite — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:01:59 -0000

Great list but you've missed some biggies: @Junta42 - Joe Pulizzi, @Michelelinn - Michele Linn, @Mike_Stelzner - Mike Stelzner, @newtbarrettt - Newt Barrett

Re: AlterNation Episode 3: Using the ‘Book for Business

Paul Kwiatkowski — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:03:33 -0000

Very helpful! Your site is a great resource!

Re: AlterNation Episode 3: Using the ‘Book for Business

Kim Woodbridge — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:52:40 -0000

Thanks for mentioning my posts. I'm glad that they are helpful :-)

Re: 400+ Web Designers & Developers Worth Following on Twitter

Neil Berry — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:12:50 -0000

Honoured to be included on your list - thanks!

Re: 250+ Influential Marketing Minds Worth Following

Danny Brown — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:11:06 -0000

Lordy!

I know any thanks ill probably come across as cheesy, so how about I bake a cake and we all have an eating party? ;-)

Cheers for the inclusion and the introduction to a bunch of folks I never knew before :)

Danny.

Re: 400+ Web Designers & Developers Worth Following on Twitter

Michael Risser — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:10:19 -0000

Thanks for the mention, its an honor to be included in a list of such talented people.
- @mdrisser

Re: How to Write a Tagline that Sticks

ericswartz — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:45:27 -0000

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Re: 250+ Influential Marketing Minds Worth Following

davidbaer — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:52:35 -0000

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