Adam_Gottlieb commented on the following stories on BizSugar
Where Does Your Website Traffic Come from: Which Traffic Source Is the Most Effective?
"Knowing where your blog traffic is coming from and setting goals are vital. But, bloggers should keep in mind that depending on the overall goals of the site, the traffic goals will be different. For some, sales conversion is important, others need consistant search traffic, still others may need consistant traffic from very specific keywords. It really depends on the purpose of the site."Google Page Rank – It’s Well Past Time to Get Over it
"Good post, Alastair. I think the problem is that many people associate page rank with website value since it is a tangible number, while the actual up-to-date algorithm is abstract and elusive (so are the concepts of online reputation or authority level for that matter). Moreover, many people don't know enough about the other concrete ways to determine site value, such as traffic to the site and income generated. Adam "8 Alternatives to eBay for Online Sellers and Small Businesses
"Israel is *always* a "problem " :) It may be hard for companies located outside of Israel to understand the actual threats or dangers that exist in the country. They are after all relying on the media... Do you know anyone in America who could receive the shipment, then forward it to you? It may take longer, but at least it will get there. That is, unless it gets sent to the Netherlands! Adam "IDF Female Combat Soldiers: Instilling Leadership and Leading to Equality in the Workplace (YouTube)
"Interesting video, Rivkah. I think though that the majority of the Israeli army is still "segregated"- the women mostly still get the "soft", non-combat jobs. This unit is highly unique; I wonder how it got started... And regarding why women seem to be breaking the glass ceiling in Israel: it could be because Israeli women tend to be stronger, "harder," and more feisty than in other countries. It's a part of growing up in Israel and having to serve in the army in the first place. Adam PS I think that package was sent out 2 months ago; it must have been a little funny to get it now :) "How One Line in My Email Signature Gets Me More High-Paying Clients and More Time With My Family
"Sara, you brought up a very important point: our actions and our view of our self worth (as individuals and business owners) affect the way that others, in particular our clients, see us. The difficult to get along with person conveys someone who is in control and a (unfortunately ) as someone who possesses leadership qualities. (Incidentally, if those "candidates" had been women, I think the researchers would have gotten different results). And as you mentioned, by associating those office hours with you and your business, you convey that you are not desparate for work. The assumption is that you are being kept busy and crowds always attract even more people."Can You Survive A Double Dip Recession?
"I don't think we've really ended the first one... Much of the "recovery" has been in the financial sector; there's also alot of media propaganda happening these days. (Remember how long it took the media outlets before they actually labeled our economic situation as a "recession"?) The truth is the economy is still very much in dire straights, and many of the European economies aren't looking much better."Save For Retirement on a Shoestring: A Guide for Small & Home-Based Business Owners
"Hi Rivkah, My feeling is that many of the "recession generation" will *not* stumble financially precisely because they realize that everything is up to them- many don't have a nice inheritance or other kind of nest egg to rely on, they may not be able to access financial help from friends/family, they are already in debt from college (if they could even afford to go) and the job market is horrendous in most areas/industries. Many have also seen what can happen to one's wealth/savings: in an instant it can disappear. I think this generation in particular is shouldering a disproportionate amount of fear, anxiety, depression, and apathy towards the government and its policies. All of this I think will affect their financial decisions, that is if they are able to find decent work... It's scary out there for a large population of younger Americans. Adam"Subscribe
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"Hi Yoni, True. Except there's *a lot* of competition out there for freelance writers. So to actually earn a decent income in this area, one either has to spend some time and money promoting his/her work *or* the writer has to be exceptionally talented. You fall into the second category. Adam"