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How To Get Inbound Links: Content Is King

In the last part of our series, Why Are Links Important?, we discussed reasons why webmasters should be seeking to increase the number of inbound links pointing to their website.

In this article, we’ll discuss one of the most overlooked methods for link building: Content.

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How To Get Inbound Links: Why Are Links Important?

All too often, search engine optimization experts will encourage webmasters to get inbound links. But they do not always explain the methods that one should use to go about making this happen, as well as the reasons why links are so important.

In this article series, we discuss the importance of links and explore many methods for obtaining them.

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32 Ways To Speed Up Your Website

Slow-loading websites are one of the main reasons that visitors may leave a site. In this article, we list 32 ways you can speed up your website.

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Image Formats: JPG, GIF, and PNG

There are a wide variety of image formats in use on the web. In this article, we discuss the three most common image formats, and how they should be used.

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WordPress 2.6.1 - Yet Another Quick Release

Today, exactly one month after the release of the last version, WordPress 2.6.1 has been released. With so many new version releases in such quick succession, you might be wondering what is going on at WordPress.

Are there any new features in this version, and is an upgrade even necessary?

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Web Safe Colors: Are They Still Important?

A few years ago, web designers would encounter one major problem: the colors that they used in their websites would not look the same across all browsers or platforms. This was due to the limitations of computer screens which, for most users, would only display 256 colors. But today, the average monitor is capable of displaying at least 2X as many colors.

In this article, we discuss what web safe colors are, and if websites should use them as their only color palette.

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PHP vs. ASP - Which Is Best For Your Application?

PHP and ASP are the two most popular means for building web applications. Many people believe that these two programming languages could be used interchangeably. And while they are each capable of building applications with the same functionality, there are some noteworthy differences between the two.

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6 Reasons To Host Your Own Blog

If you are interested in starting a new blog, there are many services which will enable you to create it, design it, and maintain it, all without spending a dime. Some of the most popular blog solutions include WordPress, Blogger, and OnlineJournal.

However, while it may seem like a good idea to sign up for one of these free services, there are many reasons why they are only ideal for the casual blogger.

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