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Fri, 18 May 2007 02:56:23 +0000

[…] falling, and 99.9% of their readers will never even notice (unless they choose to blog about it). Responding to Technorati Faves Criticism – Gary Lee I will continue to use this feature on Technorati and believe that it will […]

By: Jeff Kee’s Blog » Blog Archive » Top 5 Must Read Blogs

Jeff Kee’s Blog » Blog Archive » Top 5 Must Read Blogs — Tue, 08 May 2007 06:24:24 +0000

[…] Gary Lee - He’s the guy who started the Technorati Faves Train and consequently helped me get on the top 100 most favorited list on Technorati. He works in LA California, and has great insight on marketing on the web and outside the web as well as on electronics. It’s one of those small blogs (so far small) owned by smart guys who share great stuff. A diamond in the rough! […]

By: Gary Lee

Gary Lee — Thu, 03 May 2007 06:40:59 +0000

Eh . . it was aight . . . part of me wishes he acknowledged that i started the faves train, but then I don’t know if I could have handled all that heat . . . faving people back takes enough time already . . hahaa .. . .

By: lyndonmaxewell

lyndonmaxewell — Thu, 03 May 2007 06:38:46 +0000

well, it did get you noticed by darren, gary? That’s enough publicity in itself. It looks like he wrote the post to create some attention for himself, and evil linkbacks.

By: eastcoastlife

eastcoastlife — Thu, 03 May 2007 02:24:25 +0000

I’m not an internet marketer so the rankings of whatever doesn’t bother me. I get on the Fave Train for an ego boosting, not that I need it. hahaha….

But I am meeting more people who are internet marketers and getting to know how you guys work. I own several businesses and it really puzzles me as to how people make a living just using internet connection.

The Fave Train brought me Gary Lee. hehe….

By: Jez

Jez — Wed, 02 May 2007 11:03:14 +0000

DMOZ was all about content, the biggest human edited web directory on the internet, volunteers freely offered their time to check sites had good content before they were listed….

The volunteers were invariably webmasters with sites in the categories they were editing. They keep new sites out, meddle with listings of their competitors, some take bribes… thats life I’m afraid….

The links train was fun, I think it was a great idea…. I don’t think it causes a problem.

Technorati is a waste of space for searches anyway, there is no traffic to be had, its just for fun….

By: Chris Chen

Chris Chen — Wed, 02 May 2007 10:45:12 +0000

I agree, John Chow is one of the worst offenders when it comes to link schemes. He’s the Big Guy who abuses his high traffic and suckers them into linking back to him which ultimately only makes his blog more popular. It’s like a big pyramid scheme and he’s on top.

By: Jez

Jez — Wed, 02 May 2007 10:36:35 +0000

Errm, no I don’t have to admit …. the links for a review are worthless in terms of SEO and traffic…. the top commentor spots are not much better….. its all hype geared to harvesting more valuable links for himself in return for a few empty peanut shells…..

By: Chris Chen

Chris Chen — Wed, 02 May 2007 09:51:41 +0000

I agree, that Gary has some great content on his site. I read his stuff now and then. What I’m suggesting is that content should earn link backs or Technorati faves. Not “experiments” or blatant requests to write a review about my blog and create a link according to my specs (i.e. John Chow). I guess what I’m saying is that asking makes it wrong — it should be earned.

By: KellyCho

KellyCho — Wed, 02 May 2007 03:41:25 +0000

Due to all these trains that have been going around, I’ve discovered a lot a great blogs so I think this is a great thing! Small bloggers like us do need a little bit of a boost to draw people’s attention and hopefully, the visitors become loyal readers due to the content.