DMOZ - Open Directory a.k.a. The Open Directory Project (ODP) Getting a website listed in DMOZ can be very frustrating. We know that being listed will probably help our Google rankings, but getting in can take a very long time. DMOZ, also known as The Open Directory Project (ODP), is a large, categorized directory of websites and pages, which is staffed by volunteers. Not many people actually use DMOZ for searches in the same way that Yahoo! This has some significant effects for websites that are listed in DMOZ. A listing in DMOZ creates two significant links into a website - one from DMOZ (Google spiders DMOZ just like any other site) and one from the Google directory. Why does it take so long to get listed? At the time of writing, the front page at DMOZ states "57,251 editors" (volunteers who review and add websites to the directory), but this is misleading. On the other side of the equation, there is a massive backlog of sites waiting to be reviewed. Why are some sites rejected? About the DMOZ editors
Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder – ZPM Espresso Any espresso aficionado knows that your brew is only as good as your grind, and that uneven particle size can kill even the best beans and most expertly tamped shot. The Baratza Encore is the baby of the Baratza line, but don't let that fool you. It comes with some powerful features that make it a great entry-level grinder for the burgeoning home barista who wants a little of everything - from a fine grind for espresso (which is what we're interested in) to a coarse grind for French press and pour over. The Encore features 40 adjustable grind settings that make finding - and repeating - your favorite grind size a snap. Where it really gets interesting, though, is under the hood. We think the Encore is a great option for any nascent coffee nut. Features: Grinders will ship as they become available.
Sites That Do Blog Review Trading – The Blog Builders™ I decided it would be really useful for my readers if I posted all the blogs that do review and link trading. If you’re not doing any review or link trading, you should start! It can help you to improve your blog’s rating on Technorati (the biggest blog search engine) and Google (the most important site in the known universe). I have composed the list, and have added the basic rules of each person’s trading. OurBlogReview.com – Offers free blog reviews – no link back required. WritetoRight.com – Offers a blog review for a blog review. JohnChow.com – John will link back to you if you review his site. DaxDesai.com – Offers a 50 word review with a link to you if you do a 50 word review of the site. Jakeldaily.com – Offers a 50 review in exchange for one. Andrew Kuo – Offers a linkback to any site that will do a 250 word review of his site. MyRetirementProject.com – Offers a mutual blog review. BloggingSecret – Offers a linkback in exchange for a 200 word review. DwaynesWord – Will swap links.