How Mommy Bloggers Can Increase Their Technorati Authority

One of my favorite groups to get info on all things Blogging is Mom Bloggers Club, the latest Web 2.0 Social Networking site.  I’ve been a member since the very beginning.  There’s plenty of smart Moms and Baby Boomers who blog about Parenting, Recipes, Product Reviews, Fashion, Photography, Pets, Frugal  Lifestyle, Contests  & More!

There’s quite a bit of useful information that’s been posted to help Mommy Bloggers and others increase and gain Technorati Authority ranking on their blogs.  One of the benefits is, the higher your ranking and authority, the more likely that PR advertisers find your blog beneficial to them.

Technorati Ranking relates to the number of sources that point to your blog relative to other blogs. The more sources referencing your blog, the higher the Technorati ranking. The Technorati Ranking for a blog is displaying in URL Search results, Blog search results, and is displayed in the account profile for all claimed blogs.

Make it easy for your readers, and grab a Technorati button or chicklet and place it where your readers can see it.  You can then go back into your account and see which of your readers have Faved you. It looks like this ~ go ahead & click it!

Here’s a list of many of the wonderful blogs that can be found who belong to Mom Bloggers Club.  Please visit my friends, and Favor them to Technorati if you’d like!

For More info, visit Mom Bloggers Club, and don’t forget to Friend Request me when you get there!

If you found this post helpful ~ Fave me to Technorati (Button on sidebar or at bottom of post) I’d appreciate your leaving me a Comment!  I love Comments!

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Choices to Consider When Boarding Your Pets While You’re on Vacation

Boarding Pets

Many of my readers know that I have a Black Lab Granddog who visits frequently. I’m always on Twitter and chronicle the competition between “The Cat” and “Muttley.”

When I was a child, I grew up in a family that always had cats; so naturally, I’m a cat person. However, the Hubster is a dog fella, and always had dogs. It makes for an interesting combination.

When we were newly married, childless and bought our first (and only) house, an 8-week old German Shepard crossbreed was added to the “family” within 3 days of our moving in. That dog developed Epilepsy, and we were fur-free for awhile. Later we had the companionship of a terrific Black Lab who was with us for 4 years before the kids came along, and lived to be 12.

At the time we were boaters, and were away every weekend, which necessitated the boarding of Fido at what I considered then, astronomical fees.

However, my Charming Son-in-Law is originally from Vermont, and the Granddog is conveniently dropped off at “Grandma & Grandpa’s” each time my daughter and her family goes to visit his family.

As a Baby Boomer, you may find that you’ve built up a lot of vacation time from work or you’ve retired, you may find yourself traveling more and more. For you, this is great! You finally have time to take those trips you’ve wanted to take. For your pooch, this presents a dilemma. Your dog may love being at home, even when you’re not, but if you’re gone often or take long trips he might get very lonely. Of course, you would bring him along if you could, but that’s not always feasible.

Perhaps you don’t have nearby family to deposit your companion for any length of time. What’s your next choice then? The answer may be to board him at a kennel where he can get fresh air and exercise, and be among people and other dogs. Just think, if he’s at a kennel you don’t have to worry that he’s chewing up the leg of your favorite chair or if the neighbor kid is remembering to feed him.

Choosing the right boarding facility for your precious pet means checking it out thoroughly and asking questions.

In Part 2 I’ll talk about what decisions are best in choosing a quality facility to make sure Fido has fun while you’re away.

So, in the meantime, what do you do with your pets when you are away for any length of time?

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Fun in the Snow the New England Way ~ Throw a Winterfest

Winterfest

Living in New England, we have no other choice other than to make the best of what Old Man Winter sends our way. This past weekend we attended a Winterfest and Ice Sculpture Carnival at Lyman Orchards, here in Connecticut.

It’s an annual event and focuses on family fun. Lyman Orchards sponsors such themed events all year long.

Set in the quiet countryside of Middlefield, Connecticut, the family run operation and store is known for their home-made bakery pies, apple cider and produce. There were several food booths offering samples of Connecticut made Maple Syrup, my favorite Kettle Corn, Muffins, Apple Cider donuts, apple butter, soups and chowders.

There was plenty of activities going on that day ~ The Connecticut Valley Siberian Husky Club had several of their beautiful dogs there for all the kids to see and enjoy.

The ice carving demonstrations were simply amazing! Such talent! Families gathered all around the ice carvers and were watching their skills with the electric saws.

The younger teenage set was all decked out in their outdoor clothing and showed off their snowboarding skills on the ramps that were set up. We’ve had some warmer weather, so some snow making machines were brought in for effect.

My granddaughter’s favorite was the real igloo, and all the children were so anxious to get their photos taken in it!

The next event will be taking place in the Spring. Lyman Orchards also features a golf-course. If you plan on being in Connecticut during that time of year, for more information Visit:

http://www.lymanorchards.com/events/spring.shtml

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Zing Zang Zoom Circus Tour Discount Code

Once again Mom Central and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® are teaming up to provide families across the country with a special opportunity to experience The Greatest Show On Earth®. As I’m a Baby Boomer, I’m certain that most of us who’ve ever attended one of the Ringling Bros.® circus can agree that it’s a “not to be missed” childhood experience.  Most grandparents would love to re-live their favorite childhood experiences through the eyes of their grandchildren!

This year’s experience is the ZING ZANG ZOOM, featuring music, dancing and really outstanding entertainment.  The show features magical Zingmaster illusionist Alex Ramon.

It’s a truly amazing interactive experience merged with traditional circus acts, and most certain to bring back the magic of the circus that you will recall from your own childhood.  As a grandparent, I can’t stress the importance of passing on a lifetime of memories and traditional family fun of experiencing Ringling Bros. together as a family with your children and grandchildren.

Although the economy is posing a challenge for many families, the value of a night out at Ringling Bros. is high, as the experience includes the All Access Pre-show, a fun opportunity to meet circus performers and dress up in clown costumes, which happens one hour before each performance.

Here are some outstanding special family offers:

• Offer #1: Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the Code “MOM” at select ticketing channels**. Offer good on all performances, minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each. Offer not valid on Circus Celebrity Seating, Front Row and VIP seating or in combination with other offers.  Other Restrictions May Apply.

• Offer #2: A select amount of Front Row and VIP seats have been reserved for you to buy before they go on sale to the public – just enter the code “MOM” when purchasing those seats. Dates and cities where families can use the national MOM discount code this spring are as follows:

• Newark/East Rutherford/Uniondale/NYC

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM March 5 – April 13
Offer not valid on performances from April 10 – 13 at Madison Square Garden

• Washington D.C./ Fairfax, VA/ Baltimore, MD

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
March 18-April 19

• Philadelphia

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
May 13-May 25

• Phoenix

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
June 24-June 28

• Houston

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
July 15-July 26

• Anaheim/LA/Ontario

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
July 8-August 2

• San Francisco

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
August 12-August 23

• Dallas/Ft Worth

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
July 29-August 16

• Sacramento

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
August 27-August 30

• Kansas City

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
September 16-September 20

To find out more about ZING ZANG ZOOM or to see which Ringling Bros. tour is coming to a town or city near you, visit Ringling Bros.

Visit Ticketmaster to use the 4 tickets for $44

Use Code MOM

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Want to be An A List Celebrity: Join Slogbite to Increase Blog and Website Traffic

Always on the look-out for ways to increase traffic to my blogs, I’ve discovered Slogbite, a new Site Directory that’s sets itself apart from all the rest.

Slogbite has been diligently tweaking it’s site to become the internet’s premier online site directory. I recently did a review of the site on my Moomettesgram’s Musings blog, and also added this blog, as well as my Moomette’s Magnificents Reviews product review blog to Slogbite.

What distinguishes Slogbite and makes it unique from the run-of-the-mill directory sites, is that Slogbite seeks to establish a “ sense of community ” among it’s participants ~ which is all part of the new Web 2.0 marketing trend. Increase Traffic and Your Blog’s Exposure – Join Slogbite Site Directory.

You can read the whole article HERE.

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Slogbite Site Directory ~ See the Best Before the Rest ~ A Review

One of the best ways to gain a following for your blogs, eCommerce store or handcrafted retail web site is to submit your URL’s to site directories.

If you’re a work-at-home mom, chances are you have a limited advertising budget.  Submitting your blog or eCommerce site to a Site Directory is a great way to gain exposure, traffic and readership.

Read the review posted on my Moomettesgram’s Musings blog  describing all the terrific features available at Slogbite, a new site directory offering many advantageous features  over traditional directories.

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Increase Traffic and Your Blog’s Exposure – Join Slogbite Site Directory

If you’re a work-at-home mom, chances are you have a limited advertising budget.  Submitting your blog or ecommerce site to a Site Directory is a great way to gain exposure, traffic and readership.

I’ve submitted all of 3 of my blogs ~ this one, Moomette’s Magnificents Reviews and Mama Mentor to the newly launched Slogbite.com

What distinguishes Slogbite and makes it unique from the run-of-the-mill directory sites, is that Slogbite seeks to establish a “sense of community” among it’s participants ~ which is all part of the new Web 2.0 marketing trend.

To increase your site’s exposure, increase your sites traffic, increase your site’s readership, have fun and become part of a growing and influential community.

You have the ability to submit to multiple categories as well as add your banner.  Once entered, each banner will rotate on either of Slogbite’s sidebars.

Mel has done a terrific job of offering technical support if you need help, and is quick to respond by e-mail with suggestions to help you out if you get stuck.  Not everyone is a techie-and Mel understands that!

Like any good Oscar celebrity party, there’s an “A” List and a “B” list of participants.

Do you belong to Entrecard?  There’s a whole check-off box for that so any Entrecard member can easily find your blog or site.

Slogbite is definitely worth checking out ~ let Mel know I sent you!

Visit: Slogbite

Further Reading: Increase Blog or Website Traffic

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WAHM ~ Generate a Passive Source of Income by Becoming a Squidoo Lens Master

As a Baby Boomer looking to supplement my finances,  I’ve found another way to generate a passive source of income.  If you’re  a SAHM or Work At Home Mom you might want to consider becoming a Squidoo Lensmaster.

What’s nice is that you can link your lenses  to your blogs, web pages or post on your Facebook profile.

The premise of Squidoo is:

Squidoo is a hand-built collection of nearly 900,000 pages built by people just like you.

Squidoo is about giving you a free, easy place to set up a page online. About anything you’re interested in.

Squidoo is about finding people when you care what they know instead of who they know.

I’ve been building lenses for awhile now and trying to generate interesting ideas that I enjoy and hope that other people would be interested in.  Right now I have several in draft that I work on when I get the opportunity, and will be publishing a new lens shortly.

Also, I’m always  on the lookout how to build a better “Widget.”  SquidU is a wonderful venue for meeting new people and sharing ideas.

Recently I came across this informative article I’d like to share that succinctly summarizes information about Squidoo that will help you get started.

The Top 10 Checklist For Building an Effective Squidoo Lens

By Josh Bradley

Squidoo is quickly becoming a great way to market a business online and earn income via affiliate programs. In case you don’t know, Squidoo is a free resource that allows anyone to build web pages (referred to as “lenses”) about anything and everything. From an Internet Marketing perspective, these lenses can be extremely search engine friendly and drive massive traffic to your website.

Here are 10 strategies to build a great Squidoo lens that will bring traffic and money your way.

1. Make sure you completely fill out your entire Squidoo profile. This includes adding an interesting bio about yourself and a photo that represents you. Doing this will let people on Squidoo know what you’re about and encourage them to read more of your lenses

2. The name you choose for your lens is very important. Your title needs to be unique and catchy rather than bland and generic. The title also needs to point out exactly what the page is about and should include search terms that people would use when seeking out the info you are providing.

For example, the title “Why Dalmatians Are The Coolest Dogs Ever!” beats the pants off “About Dalmatian Dogs”.

3. Write a quality introduction that is appealing and informative to the reader. Your intro should also contain keyword / search terms in order for the search engines to recognize you. Remember that the first line of your intro is often what shows up in the search engines so make sure that it displays your purpose of the lens and targeted keywords.

4. Write killer content that people will enjoy. If you lens lacks content, doesn’t entertain or doesn’t inform people than nobody is going to want to read it. Pick subjects that you know something about and share your experiences. If people see you are excited that will get them fired up too. As always, don’t forget to include your keywords and search terms throughout the copy but make sure you don’t go overboard with this (ie. keyword spamming).

5. Include targeted links to related content. Remember that search engines notice not only who is linking to you, but also who you are linking to. Make sure that when you do link to related websites you use targeted words and phrases as your links. For example, if you are writing about Mini Coopers your outgoing links should say something like, “For more info, check out this website on Mini Coopers” instead of just “Click here“. You can also add Amazon and other modules that can help with this.

6. Don’t forget the graphics. Graphics will help break up your content and encourage people to continue reading.

7. Make sure that you tag your lens with 10 to 30 phrases and keywords that people might search for when looking for your topic.

8. Provide a variety of content. Large blocks of text, ads, graphics, etc can easily lose your reader’s attention. Mix it up and spread your lens out.

9. Encourage people to come back to your lens by providing a guestbook and poll. You also want to update or change your content every once in awhile which will help you with the search engines.

10. Make sure you proofread before you publish. Grammar and spelling do matter so utilize your spellchecker and read through your content a few times before you go live. It’s also a good idea to have others read your stuff over to catch anything you might have missed.

So now all that’s left for you to do is take action and start Squidooing! By putting all these strategies to use it won’t take long until you are enjoying targeted traffic to your website compliments of your new Squidoo lenses.

Josh Bradley is an online marketing specialist that has developed many products and services relating to the Internet business industry. Check out his website at HomeBizGalaxy.com to take advantage of FREE training, expert articles and “insider” information about increasing your profits from home.

While your at HomeBizGalaxy.com make sure you sign up for the HomeBizGalaxy Ezine. As a subscriber you instantly gain access to 10 of our highly requested ebooks ($200 value) that cover every aspect of making money on the Internet.

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For Further Reading: Here are some of my lenses that I have put together so you can get an idea of what I’ve been compiling! Visit my Profile to see more:

Unique Baby Shower Themes, Menus, Craft and Planning Ideas

Old Fashioned New England Yankee Recipes and Cooking

Where to Shop for New England Downeast Seafood Comfort Food

Vintage Collectibles and Antiques

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General Mills Big G Kid Cereals

As any parent knows, you have to hit the ground running every morning to keep everything in the household running smoothly.

From the time my children were babies, I worked part time for awhile, and then started back full time when my youngest was two.  There were lunches to pack; kids to get dressed; backpacks had to be in order and delivery to daycare or putting the kids on the school bus before I headed off to work.

However, the most important part of the day was ensuring that my girls had a good healthy breakfast before they left the house.  Having a healthy breakfast gives one fuel to get through the morning.

Cereal is considered a part of a balanced breakfast. Cereal is one of the most nutritious breakfast options a kid can eat. Most cereals have about 100 – 130 calories per serving and provide at least 10 key nutrients. And, ready-to-eat cereal is the number one source of whole grain in American diets. You can supplement that bowl of cereal with a glass of orange juice or coffee and a slice of wheat toast for a quick and healthy breakfast before work or school.

Are you aware of the recommended amount of calcium and vitamin D your child should get each day? Better yet, did you know the American Academy of Pediatrics recently doubled the vitamin D recommendation for children? Approximately 75% of kids today don’t get the recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D — two key nutrients for bone growth.

Not to worry though – as a parent, you can easily help your child get more of these two nutrients by looking for calcium and vitamin D fortified cereals, milk and juice. All General Mills Big G kid cereals (including Kix, Lucky Charms, Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and more) offer a good source of BOTH calcium and vitamin D in each serving.

Additionally, a recent report in a leading consumer magazine ranked kid cereals by nutritional content, and all nine General Mills Big G kid cereals included in the report were ranked in the top half. All Big G kid cereals have at least eight grams of whole grain per serving (at least 48 grams are recommended daily), and all have 12 grams or less of sugar per serving.

My youngest daughter is now 22 and will be graduating college this May.  She still starts her day with one of her all-time favorite cereals ~ Cinnamon Toast Crunch ~ and even packs it in snack bags to take to class!

What will your child or grandchild’s favorite cereal be when they’re 22?

For more information visit: Growing Up Strong

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