Alyssa Ast

Is your web traffic irrelevant? Google’s new Panda platform now has people focused on their web traffic more than before. All website traffic is good traffic, right? Not always. Irrelevant web traffic can actually hurt your website. Basically, irrelevant web traffic is heavy or bulky traffic that goes to your site. Often, irrelevant traffic causes you to have a high bounce rate on your site. Some people actually prefer irrelevant traffic instead of relevant traffic because it means more visitors. However, in my opinion, relevant traffic is better because it means people are finding the information they want on your site and it’s of some value. Plus, you will have a lower bounce rate, which is great for search engine ranking. Chapters in Life Our lives are similar to books. On the outside, we have our hardcover that conceals our inner most thoughts and struggles, while revealing what we want others to believe our inner selves contain by the way we portray ourselves on the ou...

You may not be aware, but a while back Google unleashed a new platform known as Panda. This new platform changes the way websites are indexed and ranked on the search engine. These new changes have caused numerous sites to fail in ranking on the 10 ten results of the search engine. It's essential your website maintains a high ranking to ensure your website remains visible. If you've noticed a decrease in your traffic or search engine ranking, it's most likely because your website no longer meets Google's requirements. Do you know if Google's Panda platform has hurt your website? Google's New Requirements Google's new requirements enforce quality websites. If you don't have a quality website with valuable information, Google is going to index your site poorly. The quality of the content isn't the only change Google has made. Google is also looking at keywords, the use of links, the types of URL's used, and even the navigation and appearance of th...

The Truth about Book Reviews Every author knows the value that great reviews can create for their book sales. Not only are reviews helpful for authors, but they’re good for potential consumer as well. Reviews often sway a consumer one way or another when it comes to purchasing a book. Falling Off of the Face of the Planet Last week, I fell off of the face of the planet. I disconnected myself from my computer and my work to catch up on some "me time," and more importantly some family time. Originally, I intended to only take off a day or two at the most, but it ended up being 6 days. It's funny because normally I can't even fathom the idea of doing nothing, but I really enjoyed doing nothing for once. Normally, I can't sit still unless I'm doing something, but I really enjoyed not worrying about emails, looming deadlines and social marketing. 6 days later, I decided it was time to get back to work before I made it a habit of doing nothing. Writing Ha...

Random Thoughts of a Tangled Mind- The book! by Alyssa Ast Our journey in life follows a path laid out before us, but circumstances in life often cause us to lose sight of our path and deviate from our final destination. The path ahead of us in life is derived from who we are and what we are meant to be. Discovering who and what you’re meant to be in life is a difficult road to walk down. But, by learning from your mistakes and taking time to reflect on where your path in life is headed, you can then succeed in your life's journey. Although Alyssa Ast’s journey has only just begun, she’s discovered where she wants her path to lead. Join Alyssa on her journey with the lessons she’s learned, with her random thoughts as she tries to weave her way thru her tangled mind to finally succeed in her journey. Visit the Random Thoughts of a Tangled Mind website for more information about the release of the book! Follow Random Thought of a Tangled Mind on Facebook to learn about the...

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Dealing with Pain in the Butt Clients When working with clients, very rarely will you run across a client/writer relationship that’s perfect. There will always be times when you wish you could punch your client in the face and times you become nearly bald dealing with their shenanigans. But, when does dealing with pain in the butt clients become too much? How much are you willing to put up with for the sake of a paycheck? It’s important to know your limits and when it’s time to call it quits to save yourself from unnecessary headaches and stress. Blogging is Only Half of It Being a blogger and blogging is only half of it. If you want to develop a strong blog with dedicated readers you have to take the time to read blogs also. Taking the time to read blogs is great on so many levels. It won't just boost your blog, but it will also improve your writing skills. Plus, you can connect with some pretty awesome people in the process. Meet the Author: Shelia Burket My name is Shelia Burket...

A One-Stop Career Resource for Freelance Writers The WM Freelance Writers Connection is updated every single day with fresh posts and features from eight different freelance writers, each at a different stage in his or her career. This offers a richer pool of experiences and insight for our readers to swim in. Our website is for all freelance writers, with easy to understand posts for beginning writers and seasoned pros. We don’t assume that you know what we’re talking about–we spell it out so that anyone can understand. And, we respond to our comments–so if you have a question, we’ll answer it. The WM Freelance Writers Connection posts paying job listings, gigs and contests on a regular basis, as well as shares tips and insight on both the business and the craft of writing. We conduct interviews with successful writers from a writer’s perspective, helping our readers get a glimpse inside the publishing world. The WM Freelance Writers Connection is not afraid to share resources (like...

Recently, I was featured in the local newspaper, the Kingman Daily Miner, for my contribution to the new Chicken Soup for the Souls: New Moms book. An interview conducted by local reporter Erin Taylor, featured my newest accomplishment, along with additional information about my writing career on the front page of the Kingman Daily Miner. Kingman wo man's teen pregnancy story ends up in book KINGMAN - A Kingman woman's story of her teen pregnancy is included in the latest "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series for new moms. Alyssa Ast was just 17 when she became pregnant with her son, Michael. In her essay, entitled, "So This Is Love," Ast writes about how the tension of being pregnant at such a young age was compounded by several medical problems throughout her pregnancy.

Check out Alyssa Ast's contribution to the Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms book, "So this is love." FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Beth Gwazdosky (512) 921-8148 The Adventures of a New Mom Susan M. Heim and Chicken Soup for the Soul share touching and relatable stories of motherhood COS COB, Conn. – ―Mom, I‘ve changed my mind. Can you come and help?‖ begged Ronda Ross Taylor, a new mom who finally realized that caring for a baby wasn‘t as easy as she‘d expected. Can you relate? Or maybe your experiences mirror those of Melissa Face, who received an abundance of unsolicited advice from everyone around her after announcing her pregnancy. Face realized that, although the advice wasn‘t always helpful, it was coming from a place of love and should be embraced. ―It takes a village to raise a child, perhaps even to bring one to full term. And every village needs a police force.‖ Mary Jo Marcellus Wyse has her own advice to offer new moms: Savor every minute you get to hold...

Along with the WM Freelance Writers Connection moving to a new site, which can be found HERE . The old site is still live so you can view your favorite posts from the past. A great feature launched along with the new site is a FREE eBook for the WM Freelance Writers Connection subscribers, The WM Freelance Writers Connection Presents Marketing Yourself and Your Writing Online , with a special contribution from Alyssa Ast. "Next to great writing skills, marketing yourself and your writing is the key to building a successful freelance writing career. Learning how to market yourself and your writing online can be a big challenge. Even those who are already successful can become more successful with strong online marketing efforts. This ebook offers tips, techniques and advice from successful freelance writers who know what works! To get your copy free, visit at The WM Freelance Writers Connection and subscribe to free email updates. You'll be sent a special coupon code to allow ...

The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe official book website not only keeps you up-to-date with the latest happenings and discounts regarding this valuable book, but also offers weekly search engine optimization and search engine marketing tips. Many of the topics covered in The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe book will be covered for free on The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe website . Alyssa Ast shares her secrets every week for those who are interested in increasing their online visibility and profit potential. Alyssa shares many of the personal tips she has learned to increase her search engine result's page ranking, as well as increasing her profit. Some of the topics you will see covered on The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe website include: Introduction to Search Engine Optimization Introduction to Search Engine Marketing Utilizing Keywords and Phrases Keyword Density Optimizing Titles Optimizing Content Creating URL's for Increased Tra...

The WM Network offers a wide range of FREE publicity options for those seeking to promote a product or service. Here is what the WM Network can offer you: · The WM Freelance Writer’s Connection —Focuses on freelance writing and all related subjects. Can feature author interviews and guest posts from writers, as well as book reviews if they are related to writing. · The WM Review Connection —Covers reviews in general, including books and other types of media, products, services, etc. · The WM Pet Connection —Focuses on pets and animals and the related subjects. Can review pet related products or books and publish guest posts and interviews on the related topics. · The WM Parenting Connection —Focuses on family and parenting and can cover reviews, guest posts and interviews related to parenting and family. · The Lit Chick Show —Focuses on video publicity. Authors send in a short video featuring themselves discussing their books and we integrate it into our own commentary (always posit...

The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe author Alyssa Ast , created a new site, The Fundamentals of SEO , to assist fellow writers with learning the essential online skill of search engine optimization (SEO). With this site, Alyssa will help writers and other online contributors increase their online visibility and profit capabilities using search engine optimization and search engine marketing. Weekly Tips Using many of the topics included within her book, The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe , Alyssa will post weekly tips and information about optimizing content to achieve the maximum benefits. Alyssa will share her secrets for maintaining a high ranking on a search engine's results page with the ideal keyword density and other optimization tips. A few of the future topics covered on the Fundamentals of SEO will include: Optimizing URL's Optimizing Articles and Other Web Content Utilizing the Ideal Keyword Density The Basics of Search Engine Marketing And More! SE...

In late August I published my first book The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe . I will be giving away an ebook copy of my book to one of my dedicated readers on my Writers Block blog. To enter to win, simply leave a comment below on the blog. Entries will be accepted until October 16th . Please be sure to leave your contact information below as well or you can email it to me at alyssa_ast@yahoo.com subject line Give Away. Here's a little more about The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe : 'The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe' is a valuable resource for increasing web traffic and profit potential. Author Alyssa Ast provides the basics of SEO (search engine optimization) in a clear and concise format. This resource also explains how SEM works to improve traffic and SERP's ranking. The combination of these methods ensures website visibility and profit probability. 'The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe' is an inclusive and easy-to-unders...

Search Engine Marketing is a vital skill to acquire to maintain visibility in the online world. Whether you are promoting a business, service, or increasing traffic to web content, search engine marketing (SEM) is just what you need! SEM is used in combination with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to increase a web page's search engine's results page (SERP) ranking, driving traffic to your web page. If you already know SEO, you are well on your way to learning SEM, for the simple fact, SEO is the foundation for SEM. SEM incorporates different forms of hyperlinks to increase traffic and can even generate a profit. There are many linking methods used with SEM, which all produce almost instantaneous benefits. SEM allows you to always have a steady flow of traffic by getting your links out into the online world. With this increased visibility, you are able to land new clients, find new customers, and generate a profit. Alyssa Ast offers Search Engine Marketing coaching to help busi...

Kingman, Arizona- August 2, 2010- Author Alyssa Ast announced today that her book, ‘The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe’ has been released and is available for purchase. ‘The Fundamentals of SEO for the Average Joe’ is an essential resource for writers interested in learning how to increase web traffic through the art of search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM). Written in clear and concise terminology, the book details the basics of search engine optimization, including techniques to ensure your online content ranks high on a search engine’s results page. Alyssa Ast also explains how search engine marketing can be incorporated within web content to generate profit and web visibility. “This is a basic guide for all aspiring and seasoned freelance writers interested in learning the art of increasing web traffic.” says the author, “Plus, utilizing these valuable online skills increases a writer’s income potential, and can even prove to be a specialized n...