SEO needn't be viewed as an arcane form of Black Magic that requires a 'spell' to get your web site page/s to a first page organic listing on Google and other Search Engines. All you need to know are the rules of the game which starts with making sure that your page/s are well optimised FIRST. Backlinks and social media promotion demand a different set of skills and rules. I have attempted to distil my years of learning into 17 essential SEO and Content Writing steps to a front page organic … [Read more...] about 17 Steps to a Front Page Organic Listing on Google
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Human Rights Report Card 2012
Marking Human Rights Day the Centre for Constitutional Rights presented its fourth annual Human Rights Report Card indicating where, in the opinion of the Centre, South Africa has been making progress with regard to human rights and where it has been regressing. The report card below awarded the following grades for human rights: A = Excellent; B = Good; C = Average; D = Poor; and E = Very Poor. At the same time, the (+), (=) and (-) signs are used to indicate whether things are getting … [Read more...] about Human Rights Report Card 2012
Heroes and heroines to be honoured with official renaming of Municipal buildings
Received the invite below from our hard working communications department - yup those guys who publicly state that they are underpaid and work ungodly hours. Now, the invite was received at 7:00 am this morning for an event taking place today at 12:00. I have learned from bitter experience not to point out to communications that it would be more courteous of them to notify people well in advance if they would like coverage. The first time I did so I was accused of being a two bit media … [Read more...] about Heroes and heroines to be honoured with official renaming of Municipal buildings
Bay Sunrise
A long long time ago (BC - Before Children) the Longhair and I would often stay up to see the sunrise over one or more of Port Elizabeth's beaches. That time when light chases away darkness has a magical quality about it - a rebirth and affirmation that all is well in the world. Many have tried to capture the rapture - in images and in word. Edward Labuschagne (Vague Illusion) has now produced his own drum and bass track seeking to capture that special moment in time. The track is called … [Read more...] about Bay Sunrise
Something to be Proud of
In the 2011 essay writing competition presented by Old Mutual and Nedbank, aimed at undergraduate students at universities across the country, local NMMU Economics Honours student, David Gate wrote about the nationalisation of the mines in an essay titled; "To Nationalise or not to Nationalise? - The case for the South African Mining Sector." Gate concluded the following; "The feasibility of nationalising mines rests upon two important factors: the ability to minimise the risks associated … [Read more...] about Something to be Proud of
DNA Awareness Campaign Gains Local Champion
Executive Director of The DNA Project, Vanessa Lynch, writes on the DNA blog; "I have just returned from a two day trip to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape where, in collaboration with Business Against Crime (Eastern Cape), The DNA Project launched its DNA and Crime Scene Awareness campaign into that region. Thanks to BAC (E.C.), Protea Marine Hotel and Berco Express (PE) for their collective contributions and assistance which ensured that this event took place, that all training material was … [Read more...] about DNA Awareness Campaign Gains Local Champion
My Jaundiced View of the Grand Opening of Nqura
On Friday past we were treated to the spectacular sight of high speed limousines with blue flashing lights, helicopters, SAPS divers, crack shots, menacing looks and over zealous bodyguards with curly bits of semen lookalike plastic dropping from their ears. I find myself wondering why a man leading the most popular movement in South African history feels so threatened that he has to be accompanied by this mass of protection. Sure, we are all aware that there are crazies out there who would … [Read more...] about My Jaundiced View of the Grand Opening of Nqura
Guiding the Hand of Safety in the Eastern Cape
If you have questions, queries, brickbats or praise for any local contractor then those need to be directed at the Electrical Contractors' Association of South Africa - an employer organisation registered in terms of the Labour Relations Act. The ECA(SA) is a non-profit entity focusing on serving the industry and generating funds to sustain it. Established in 1950, the ECA(SA) represents members and their interests in the labour relations area and in the technical and regulatory mechanisms … [Read more...] about Guiding the Hand of Safety in the Eastern Cape
EP Kings vs Border Bulldogs
Tonight at 7:00 pm the EP Kings meet the Border Bulldogs at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The EP Kings team is: 15. Kieran Goss, 11. Marcello Sampson, 13. Scott van Breda, 12. Tiger Mangweni, 14. Norman Nelson, 10. Shane Gates, 9. Falie Oelschig, 1. Jaco Engels, 2. Hannes Franklin, 3. Andre Schlechter, 6. Boetie Brits, 4. Darron Nell (Captain), 5. David Bulbring, 7. Mpho Mbiyozo (Vice-Captain) and 8. Jacques Engelbrecht. Replacements: 16. Frank Herne, 17. Elrich Kock, 18. Reynier Bernardo, … [Read more...] about EP Kings vs Border Bulldogs
The Annual ABYC Week Regatta Looms
For over 50 years the local Algoa Bay Yacht Club has held their annual Algoa Bay Week regatta - the name has 'adjusted' along with the sponsors; Kwikot Week, Continental Week, Isuzu Week and Giza Week are some that spring to mind. Fleets have ranged from over 125 boats to less than 20 but one thing has always been constant - the fierce on and off water rivalry between skippers and crew alike. Foreign crews always talk fondly of the incredible and varied sailing conditions, precise courses and … [Read more...] about The Annual ABYC Week Regatta Looms
Go Old School, Write a Letter (Yup – pen and paper) and Win
With just over four months left until the start of the Olympic Games, the heat is on to find South Africa's best letter writer. Letter writer you may ask? With the theme "write a letter to an athlete or sports figure you admire to explain what the Olympics means to you" the SA Post Office is inviting scholars to share their enthusiasm about the Olympic Games with their sporting heroes and compete in the SA Post Office Letter Writing Competition. Twenty year old Springbok hockey player and … [Read more...] about Go Old School, Write a Letter (Yup – pen and paper) and Win
Splendid Match Philip/Rheece
Our son the Kangaroo is training hard - hitting the gym and rowing at ungodly hours in the hope/plan that he will make the SA University team for rowing. We keep on telling him that he should have chosen soccer or rugby as a sport - at least then he will get paid for all that hard work! The result is that we don't get to see him that often. BUT, last night we hit upon a splendid plan and went off to see the footie match between Maritzburg United and Bloemfontein Celtic and the Nelson … [Read more...] about Splendid Match Philip/Rheece
The Mother of Blue Light Brigades Hits PE Tomorrow
Stay of the roads and cancel your flight plans from 10h00 tomorrow. Better yet, put in for a half day leave. Those fat black cars with blue flashing lights, the drone of helicopters and 'decoy convoys' will herald the arrival of President Jacob Zuma who will be presiding over the official launch of the Port of Ngqura in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This launch of the Port of Ngqura takes place one week after the President officially opened the Dube TradePort in Durban. Both projects were … [Read more...] about The Mother of Blue Light Brigades Hits PE Tomorrow
You Wanna Promote Your Business on the Web?
The most soul destroying words that any client can say to me 12 months after developing and launching a site is; "The web site just didn't work for me!". At that moment I just want to scream; "So did you tell the builder of your business premises or your landlord that the building just didn't work for you as well - as if it was their fault?" There is one very true rule when it comes to a web site and getting sales - you have to treat your web site like a shop that you open every morning, … [Read more...] about You Wanna Promote Your Business on the Web?
Splash Festival – Just What Were You Thinking NMBMM?
I am pleased to note that the tender number SCM 384/S for the hosting of the Splash Festival was finally awarded to Go Big Events on 5 March 2012. My 16 year old daughter had the following to say in her most sarcastic tone; "Wow, but the Splash Festival is next month, how not intelligent of them. They should win a Noddy Badge!" - out of the mouths of babes! Easter this year is from 6 to 9 April - which gives Go Big 31 days to put Port Elizabeth's premier summer event together FOR THE … [Read more...] about Splash Festival – Just What Were You Thinking NMBMM?
