Purple Wren: July 2007

Wordless Wednesday: What's for Dinner?

Beef and Tomato, originally uploaded by Laurel Fan.

Posted by Sandy Renshaw aka Purple Wren on July 26, 2007 in Photography | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBack (0)

What About Google Page Rank?

It's almost time again for the Google PageRank update. I'm like ~~most~~ many people. If there is a rating system, I want to be at the top.

A lot of people ask me what PageRank is. PageRank is displayed as a whole number between 0 and 10, with the most popular websites having a PR of 10 and the least having zero. These updates are published every three months or so.

There's a lot of discussion about how important PageRank is. Here are a few links to more reading:

Thanks to Kyle for pointing out the Google PageRank Prediction tool where you can see what your PR might be. Interesting! What's the prediction for your site?

I don't always take time or remember to check the PR rating for this site - that's why I put that little PR checker on my right sidebar (near the bottom). And I have to admit that I occasionally look at it to be sure I'm not dropping. The first time www.PurpleWren.com was ranked about six months ago it was a "4" and the rank didn't change last time. According to the predictor, maybe this time it will be higher!

Meanwhile, I try to concentrate on posting interesting content and figure the site will grow - or not.

I can tell by looking at these predictions that IowaBizEvents.com has suffered because of the transition we're going through and AroundDesMoines.com needs some promotion. Not a surprise, but an affirmation.

What do you think? Do you pay attention to these tools and how do they impact your actions?

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Posted by Sandy Renshaw aka Purple Wren on July 24, 2007 in Blogging, How To, Tools | Permalink | Comments (74) | TrackBack (0)

Wordless Wednesday: Community

Community, originally uploaded by Jeff Kubina.

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Posted by Sandy Renshaw aka Purple Wren on July 18, 2007 in Community, Photography | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)

Worldwide Collaboration: The Age of Conversation Available July 16

Get ready - you will soon be able to read it . . .

The Age of Conversation will be available in three formats on July 16. Prices will be:

e-book $9.99 ($7.99 going to charity)
paperback book: $16.95 ($8.10 to charity)
hardback book: $29.99 ($8.55 to charity)

All proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to Variety, the Children's Charity.

It's always fun to be involved in projects with other bloggers, and it's an honor to participate in this venture. More than 100 marketing professionals from 24 states and 10 nations collaborated to write a book. Most of the people have an online connection and have never met in person.

Background
Dedication

Badge_2 The authors:

Gavin Heaton
Drew McLellan
CK
Valeria Maltoni
Emily Reed
Katie Chatfield
Greg Verdino
Mack Collier
Lewis Green
Sacrum
Ann Handley
Mike Sansone
Paul McEnany
Roger von Oech
Anna Farmery
David Armano
Bob Glaza
Mark Goren
Matt Dickman
Scott Monty
Richard Huntington
Cam Beck
David Reich
Luc Debaisieux
Sean Howard
Tim Jackson
Patrick Schaber
Roberta Rosenberg
Uwe Hook
Tony D. Clark
Todd Andrlik
Toby Bloomberg
Steve Woodruff
Steve Bannister
Steve Roesler
Stanley Johnson
Spike Jones
Nathan Snell
Simon Payn
Ryan Rasmussen
Ron Shevlin
Roger Anderson
Robert Hruzek
Rishi Desai
Phil Gerbyshak
Peter Corbett
Pete Deutschman
Nick Rice
Nick Wright
Michael Morton
Mark Earls
Mark Blair
Mario Vellandi
Lori Magno
Kristin Gorski
Kris Hoet
G.Kofi Annan
Kimberly Dawn Wells
Karl Long
Julie Fleischer
Jordan Behan
John La Grou
Joe Raasch
Jim Kukral
Jessica Hagy
Janet Green
Jamey Shiel s
Dr. Graham Hill
Gia Facchini
Geert Desager
Gaurav Mishra
Gary Schoeniger
Gareth Kay
Faris Yakob
Emily Clasper
Ed Cotton
Dustin Jacobsen
Tom Clifford
David Polinchock
David Koopmans
David Brazeal
David Berkowitz
Carolyn Manning
Craig Wilson
Cord Silverstein
Connie Reece
Colin McKay
Chris Newlan
Chris Corrigan
Cedric Giorgi
Brian Reich
Becky Carroll
Arun Rajagopal
Andy Nulman
Amy Jussel
AJ James
Kim Klaver
Sandy Renshaw
Susan Bird
Ryan Barrett
Troy Worman
Neil Vineberg

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Posted by Sandy Renshaw aka Purple Wren on July 13, 2007 in Blogging, Books, Community, Current Affairs, Marketing, Writing | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)

Frosty Ladybower: Serenity

Frosty Ladybower, originally uploaded by tricky..

Posted by Sandy Renshaw aka Purple Wren on July 13, 2007 in Photography | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Wordless Wednesday: Dew the Pink Flamingo

Dew the Pink Flamingo, originally uploaded by Fort Photo.

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Posted by Sandy Renshaw aka Purple Wren on July 12, 2007 in Photography | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

The Enneagram

Liz Strauss over at Successful-Blog recently featured a series on the Enneagram written by Mark McGuinness of Wishful Thinking (and illustrated by Sandy Renshaw). Thanks to Mark and Liz!

And now it's a free e-book. Download EnneagramMarkMcGuinness.pdf (432.5K)

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Posted by Sandy Renshaw aka Purple Wren on July 08, 2007 in Tools | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBack (0)

Hooked on Drums

Recently I had a chance to get my hands on a drum - literally. I'd say it's one of those life changing experiences. Can't wait 'til the next time. Are you a drummer?