Ruth's Blog
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NOTE: This is now very outdated, and remains here as an archive only.
Google has been tweaking its algorithms (the systems it uses to identify how relevant it's links are to the search terms entered) over the years, with a view to improving the user experience, and promoting results which are more relevant and abide by their recommended guidelines relating to search engine optimisation.
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NOTE: This is now very outdated, and remains here as an archive only.
With the abundance of social networks that spring up on an almost daily basis, you would be forgiven for emitting a dramatic sigh to hear that you need to start paying attention to another social network. But this time, really, you do!
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I am fortunate to have recently returned from a couple of weeks out in America, where I was invited to speak at the first Joomla! World Conference in San Jose, California.
I submitted a few proposals, but the one which was selected was on the topic of Microdata, Authorship and Google+ - something I'm developing a real interest in.
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NOTE: This is now very outdated, and remains here as an archive only.
Or is it?
Months ago, having listened to what several high profile people were saying about the importance of developing your own personal brand, and becoming a Key Person of Influence (KPI) in your industry.
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They say that a good boss should lead by example, so for the next week I am making a real effort to cycle into work each day, as part of 'Bike Week'. Bike week is a nationwide week of focused activity promoting cycling - and specifically for folk who don't do it much!
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I don't often work as a contractor on ODesk, mainly because when competing against thousands of other developers from other parts of the world who are charging $5 per hour or less, it is difficult to either be awarded a contract in the first place, and to work for an hourly rate which matches your skills and experience.
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As you may know, I'm Buddhist and am training for ordination in the Triratna Buddhist Order - quite a long process! I see my work as part of my practice and this is the main reason why my company Virya Technologies is run along ethical principles. Just recently my study group have started a module which involves learning and developing a particular meditation practice known as the Brahma Viharas.
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Well, I've been 'on the web' since the early 90's when my school IT teacher had to remind me I had a home to go to (and my mother made me get a job to pay the dial-up internet bills!) but I never got around to creating a proper website for myself.
I have a personal blog where I mostly talk about Buddhist stuff, but after attending #kpiday I realised I really needed to create a site to tell people who I am, what I do, and what I'm interested in. So, here it is!