This post is part of a weekly series, Fetching Friday, featuring the resources mashup, #FollowFriday recommendations, some personal news, another PageRank update, previews and reviews, and an engaging music video.
The Resources Mashup
Here are some of the best articles I have stumbledupon this week.
Blogging / Design
- Using Thesis? Submit your site to the Thesis Gallery
- Comment spam and PageRank sculpting
- What comes first? Family or blogging?
- From blogging to pro-blogging
- 20 things all bloggers should do
- 55 sexy our work page designs
- When the conversation movesoff of your blog
- How has your blog changed you offline?
Tech / SEO
- Do SEO clients deserve a nofollow discount?
- How to get top 10 search results for your web pages
- Dofollow blogs to improve your Pagerank
- Firefox SEO Blogger – optimize posts as you write
- 51 points for on-page optimization
- Absolutely useful Firefox plugins for web designers and developers
- Hackers and phishers plan to capitalize on tragedy
- Another good explanation of how the Google algorithm has changed in terms of nofollow
Social Media
- 15 sites to find a free Twitter background
- 100 free music lessons you can take on YouTube
- How to unfollow those who are not following you
- Twitter SEO tips
- Twitter plug-ins for WordPress
Business
- Should you stay at your cushy job?
- 15 job interview horror stories
- Facing a layoff with defiance
- Do you have plan B ready?
Personal Development / Growth / Self Improvement
- Well-being is better than happiness
- Your 24 possible personal strengths
- Dealing with negative people
- Create a morning phrase to shape your day
- 7 tips for achieving your goals
- Who needs approval?
- To have or not to have internet etiquette
- Working on what has been neglected
- Be on time every time
Photography
- Outstanding and inspirational infrared photos
- 35 examples of stunning macro photography
Last, but not Least
- From Birth to Realization of the Word
- Other people
- Linkin Park’s “New Divide” from Transformers
- A little comparison
#FollowFriday Recommendations on Twitter
Here are my #followfriday recommendations.
- @Thesispress from the Thesis Gallery
- @Konakiko of Konakiko.com
One more shout to last week’s recommendations: @Wimbledon, @KushMoney, and @orlandorand.
Also, if you enjoy this post and my tweets on blogging, social media, photography, and more, be sure to give me a shout out as follows:
RT @kikolani Fetching Friday – Resources, #FollowFriday, Personal News & PageRank (Again) > http://bit.ly/13IpYF
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Personal Notes
This has been hell week. Last week at my job, my small department was cut in half, and the four of us left have been overloaded with our own work plus the stuff from our former colleagues. And next month is in the air as to what we will be doing, as the work we were originally hired for is being outsourced. The resume is getting updated this weekend, just in case.
So needless to say, with the stress of job uncertainty and the extra workload, I haven’t kept up on my site as much as I would have liked. I’m hoping to catch up soon on comments, replies, and new articles though. I just wanted you all to know that I haven’t turned evil and started ignoring my readers! I truly appreciate all the comments and social network shares very much!
Brighter Notes
My site’s design made it to the front page of the Thesis Gallery. I was featured in an article on top 10 blog designs, and also in an interview on Clickkt.com. And last, but not least, I finished my first freelance WordPress customization project for this Phoenix dance studio.
PageRank Updates
Didn’t PageRank just happen last month? Yes. And it happened again just a few days ago. Kikolani remains at a PR 4, and Soulmates Wedding got a PR 1, which is interesting considering I haven’t done any SEO work on it at all. My freelance project mentioned above also went up from PR 2 to PR 3, so getting it uploaded on Monday must have paid off.
I usually take the time out to check individual article PR, but the site I used last time doesn’t seem to do it anymore. Any suggestions as to other freebie internal page PR checkers are welcome.
Week in Review
Thankfully, I had a guest post this week on things you could be doing besides checking statistics. Without that, I’d be at a loss for new articles, and there’s nothing worse for me in terms of blogging than to have an empty article week.
Preview for the week of 22 June 2009
Since I missed my planned posts this week on continuing the Benefits of Blogging series and the Mt. Lemmon photos, I will be posting those next week.
Deeper
This was sent to me by one of my friends on StumbleUpon. The visuals in combination with the beat make it quite an interesting video. Enjoy!
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Kristi,
It has been an eventful week and it looks to me you pulled out all of the big fish from the pond. I enjoyed a few of the resources mentioned and have gave them some social buzz.
Frank Js last blog post..Hackers Prepare to Capitalize on Michael Jackson Death
I don’t think there’s gonna be any fun without Kikolani’s Fething Friday. ^^ So sweet of you. Thanks for the lists again. You’ve made Friday a nice day to share, tweet, network, and Stumble!
@wchingya
social media/blogging
Ching Yas last blog post..Family & Blogging — Who Comes First?
Hi Kristi, Fetching Friday could almost eliminate the need for browsing and for feed readers. Just spend the weekend reading all your recommendations and get the best of the best in one directory. You’re amazing!
Sweeet … // great find // 100 YouTube Music lessons
HART (1-800-HART)s last blog post..Finance Ministers Indicate Canada Pension Plan is Financially Sound
Another great Fetching Friday. Sorry to hear you got such an overload at work. You a great person and a hard worker from what we seen on this blog. They would be dumb to let you go. I hope everything works out.
Deneil Merritts last blog post..Twittley Review
Thanks so much for the feature again Kristi! I read from your comment at Ching Ya’s blog that things have been really busy at work. Sorry to hear about the reduction in the department size. On a separate note, congrats on the increase in PR for your sites! I have much to learn from you in the domain of online marketing! Right now I’m focusing on building links through comments/article directories, though I plan to start expanding beyond that soon. I’d love to consult you when that happens, if it’s okay with you of course!
Celes | CelestineChua.coms last blog post..My 25th Birthday!
Every week I come to admire the quality of your links on Fetching Friday more and more. I sit back, enjoy, and always find some incredible morsels of wisdom, knowledge, and fun.
madhollywood | Jay Zuck’s Sketch of the Days last blog post..12 Monkeys Stencil Graffiti
@Frank: When trying to decide whether to catch up and be late with Fetching Friday, or just do the other posts next week and make this week’s a good one, I went with focusing on FF.
@Ching: Thanks!
@Jonathan: I don’t know about that… there is a lot of great articles in the blogging world that I am sure I’m missing!
@Deneil: Thanks. I’m sure if they do, it’s for the good of the business. I still have positive hope though.
@Celes: Thanks… I was surprised about the wedding site getting the boost, and my freelance project too, considering the updates started only 3 days after it went live. But I’m certainly happy about it. I’m always open to any questions you might have!
@Jay: I’m glad you find them useful and informative enough to keep visiting each Friday!
I agree with Jonathon. I don’t need to go anywhere else for blogging/social media/tech advice. I just read your fetching Friday post every week.
Jennifer/Connect with your Teenss last blog post..Michael Jackson: I’ll Remember the Early Years
As always Kristi your list rocks. These posts of yours give me a couple of hours of interesting fun each week
stratosgs last blog post..Lines from “Whose Line”
This is excellent – Kristi
You always amaze me with the amount of information here.
All the effort you put into this blog is highly appreciated. Great job!
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Hi Kristi!
Congrats on being featured for the theme – it is awesome looking!
Now if I may throw in some “advice” about the job situation and all. Have you ever read the book by Wayne Dyer “Change your thoughts, change your life”? That statement alone has huge power for each of our lives. We can either think that the circumstances we are in are “bad” or change our perception and think they are “good”. I just quit my job today (well I told them I was done after the school year ended) So I walked away from a great salary to no salary at a time where most people would think I am crazy, give the “economy”. And I did like the job, but needed to move on for personal growth reasons and because I want to pursue my passions of writing and speaking professionally.
So let us look at this deeper. The economy cannot dictate our lives. If you love this job, then look for the best in it and enjoy the tasks you are given. If you don’t, then yes spruce up your resume and look actively for something that will bring you more happiness and fulfilment, not out of fear that they let you go, but before any of that is even a consideration. Be in charge of your own happiness! Own your own happiness! And make your own happiness!
You can expect nothing but great things from that
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Man, the list seems to get longer with each update. Sorry to hear that you’ve had a hellish week Kristi. I hope it all works out OK as far as work is concerned. Good to hear that you have retained your PR4, and I am not surprised that your blog was listed on the front page of the Thesis Gallery.
Sire@ WassupBlogs last blog post..The Argument For Paid Reviews
Congratulation for the new theme.
Thanks for including my link
Toan Nguyen Minhs last blog post..Have You Downloaded 31 Days To Build A Better Blog WorkBook?
Thanks so much for linking my guest post! I’m so sorry to hear about your stressful week, here’s hoping next week will be better and you’ll be able to get some rest.
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Great friday post as always. I was wondering if Google updated their pr again but I wasn’t sure. Congrats on the pr 4. i am still stuck on pr 3, but working hard to build backlinks
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I am back on to read more -
I just saw you featured my article “To have or not to have internet etiquette”.
Thank you so very much.
I am honored.
bunnygotblogs last blog post..Advertising Towards Dummies: Celebrities, Movies, Role Models, Money
Kristi,
I am highly appreciating your Fetching Fridays, and I have to say that you created something really special. Not only in terms of information, but also in terms of overall structure, all your Fetching Fridays are sharing a common, very balanced structure, including links, personal info, blog updates and video. What I’m saying is that you are pretty close to creating a blogging style here, and that’s a very big achievement. Dedication and persistence pays off. Period.
Thanks again for the link love, it is highly appreciated, as always
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Kristi, thanks for the link love!
Your aggregation of resources here is just amazing. I liked the video, especially the first part. All the traffic got to me by the end.
Have a fantabulous weekend!
Stephen – Rat Race Traps last blog post..Get High on Life With Enthusiasm
hi kristi,
congratulations for getting pr for your new site. that site looks really beautiful. i have visited some sites from today’s recommendations.
BTW, thank you so much for listing one of my blog posts “A little comparison: Part 2″ on the “last but not the least” section. i appreciate it.
best wishes.
irtiza104s last blog post..Bloggers Unite: Say No to Drug Abuse
Thanks Kristi, a useful list as always. I’m a bit of a Firefox extension junkie and there are a few on that list that are new to me so I’ll be giving them a play. Sorry to hear about your work troubles, I hope you continue to find the time to work on the blog, now I’ve found your Fetching Friuday posts I’d hate to lose them!
Stu | T-Shirt Insights last blog post..Cannibal – New Cool T-Shirt from Glennz Tees
Wow… thanks for so many useful links in one post.
Relatively speaking: if it isn’t permanent, if there’s a possibility of escape, it’s not hell. If may seem like hell at the time but it’s only seeming. I’m in my sixteenth year of a rare incurable disease that has me mostly bedridden and in intractable pain…
I am happy to be included in your list and I must say you’re doing great work
Handy list with useful articles 
Dainis Graveriss last blog post..55 Jquery Tutorials, Resources, Tips And Tricks: Ultimate Collection
Congrats on the new site, wonderful theme……hang tight on the work front…it gets better…
cheers
Kiwibloke
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Thank you kristi for including my post and thank you for this useful and and informative resource list. keep it up.
@YogeshGautams last blog post..51 SEO points for OnPage Optimization
Kristi, you’re not being evil. I think we all know how things go when life go hectic specially in this unstable ecnomic crisis that’s shading the skys of almost all countries right now.
Cogrates on the featuring your site onthe frontpage of Theisdesign, PR and the development
Internal Pages PR: try checking an add-on for firefox called ‘SearcStatus’; it displays ‘PR/Alexa/Compete/mozRank’ all into firefox and it’s accurate to a very good limit for pageranking. Consequently, you can also use the PRChecker Info @ prchecker.info it works for domains + web pages but you’ve to enter every page manualy which’s frustrating!
Hichams last blog post..Un Homme et Une Femme [part 1]
Hey Kristi! Congratulations on getting some PageRank to your new site & good job getting your design on the front page of the Thesis Gallery. I really like your design.
Also thank you for including one of my articles in your list!
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Hi Kristi: Great list; except I am reading it on Monday! Hope everything goes fine at work.
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Just found your blog for the first time, thanks for the effort in compiling helpful links like this! Good luck with your job situation, I hear about that type of thing happening all the time now.
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Haha, I love this spam protection! It’s been a long time I don’t do any math without a calculator, at least it is easier. LOL
That’s really great list Kristi! I really love the personal development links, success is more a state of mind than luck!
Kristi, how did you manage to sneak that link to my post in without me seeing it. Thanks so much, I really appreciate it.
Sire@ WassupBlogs last blog post..What Made The Baby Boomers So Strong?
The economy cannot dictate our lives. If you love this job, then look for the best in it and enjoy the tasks you are given.
We all face struggles in our lives and right now yours appears to be the possibility of being unemployed. God has granted your blog with a pr4 and apparently wants to challenge you else where.
I’m guessing you’re job is fine?
I don’t know what I woudl do if I was told my job might be at rick…
bbrian017s last blog post..My First Official Blog in Advance Article
This is one of the most comprehensive weekly highlights post I’ve ever come across with. Good job! It’s quite a week that was with the passing of some well-loved performers such as MJ and Farah.
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Great set of links. will check them out. Thanks for sharing
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Hi Kristi,
Wow! What a comprehensive list. I’m going to be busy clicking.
Thank you for including a link to my blog, as well. I truly appreciate it.
Barbara Swaffords last blog post..Open Mic – Answering Blogging Questions
Congrats Kristi for new site here you share many resources i think web2.0 technologies need this type tings in large scale nice to update me!!!
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wow nice article on Page Rank i really wait next pr update, great use full links here very hep full for me thanks Kristi!!!
Hi, you built a great site here. About your post, I read the post on “Create a morning phrase to shape your day”, it was really good, I recommend it.
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