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Shame on me for including a link to my book at the bottom of the article. SHAME ON ME!

I'm working on a podcast that does just that. Thank you.

What's the value behind monitoring our behavior and re-evaluating the opportunities we have to interact with other people?

It defines the quality of our life I'd say.

Sigh. Gotta have a thick skin in this business.

Thanks for your comment. I'll pull the reigns back on the self promotion for awhile.

No.

Rejection isn't so bad, is it?

Seriously though, I'll do you one better. Email me a mailing address and I'll send you a physical copy of the suggestion cards absolutely free.

I can only do this for you though (I'm broke).

You're right. Rejection is hard, and people are terrified by it (why do you think cosmetic surgery is so prevalent?)

And yet, rejection usually consists of a simple and benign "no".

Why are we so sensitive to the word no? Can this be healthy, that we would hide in the shadows all our lives than ask for what we want and need?

The amazing thing about Rejection Therapy is that people are more likely to give you what you ask for than you can imagine. The world is yours for the taking, but you have to create opportunities and ask.

I agree with Thomas S. Monson when he said "In reality, we are all travelers - even explorers of mortality", and taking risks where rejection is a real possibility is necessary to personal exploration and conquest.

I'm working on a podcast where I personally execute all the suggestions on the cards, then discuss the outcomes.

So yes, the suggestions on the cards will be made available without purchase, via the podcast.

Thanks for the valuable input Zach!

A 301 redirect should pass any link juice you've accrued from the old domains to your new domain.

That said, it's better to have multiple domains and attack niches (for example: if you sell office stationary online, it's better SEO to have a website exclusively for staplers and another for pencils and pens instead of lumping it all in one website).

You can go the route of having everything under one umbrella domain, but make sure your website architecture is flat.

P.S. I made some assumptions about your website (since I have no idea what your product or service is), but my advice is applicable to anyone.

But if you form a cabal to make front page of HN - whether your clique be Twitter followers or a "group of friends" on this site - it's gaming the system.

Essentially, that is what the article advocated (oh, and write interesting content - duh).

I'm an introvert, but because I'm the oldest child in a large family (and had to take charge a lot) and opinionated by nature, I appear to others as extroverted.

However I'm definitely introverted, so much so that I designed a game back in 2009 to get out of my comfort zone more.

It's called Rejection Therapy, and it's here: http://www.rejectiontherapy.com

It's not meant to change who you fundamentally are, but it will help broaden your horizons.

This urban legend will never die it seems.

Your post reminded me of when I tried to monetize "blooks" (serialized books in blog format) about 5 years ago with PrintPusher.com (now defunct).

It was a tonne of work. Sourcing and promoting the content, publishing and layout (we were using WordPress, which was way jankier back then), and yes, generating traffic. It was so much work I didn't have time to enjoy any of the content, and it became unfun.

Heck, you should've just asked me. I could've saved you the hassle ;-)

My mistake. It's here: http://www.beautyoftheweb.com

You can download ie9 preview here: http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/

I've never read a book that made programming as simple as "Absolute Beginner's Guide to C".

Although this may not be down your alley, it's perfect for anyone new to programming in general.

Your comment made my day pm. Thank you.

I designed a game called Rejection Therapy back in 2009 to encourage myself to get out of my comfort zone more. It was amazingly effective and enlightening (for as long as I did it).

If anyone wants to try it, it's here: http://rejectiontherapy.com

It's not finished, it's very stripped down, but it works.

SEOcockpit: http://seocockpit.com is also good. They start at $10 /mnth. I've no affiliation with them whatsoever, but I've used the service.

Now I monitor my rankings, analytics, affiliate sales etc via iphone: http://www.seoiphoneapps.com

Instead of writing a lengthy comment on HN, I wrote a blog post: 9 Ways SEO Can "Best" Google Instant: http://goo.gl/ez2a

It's a spicy title I'll admit, and guaranteed to raise the ire of some HN folk, but that was not my intension.

I basically wrote this ebook with HN readers in mind. I'd like any input on the idea, the landing page and clarity of the message.

Thanks guys. The site is old and needs a complete overhaul.

I'm confused. The e-book costs $10, and it's prominently stated. Are you referring to something else on the site? Let me know and I'll fix it.

Full disclosure: I wrote Zero to Superhero.

Thank you. I wrote and published the book Zero to Superhero after four years of research and self-experimentation (I thought my profile bio was disclosure enough. I guess not).

If you're not completely happy with the purchase of the book, let me know and I'll refund your money immediately.

Try http://www.zerotosuperhero.com

BTW, the topics I'm comfortable chatting about include entrepreneurship, SEO, copywriting, marketing strategy, independent publishing and health and fitness (I include personal productivity, lifehacks and accelerated learning in the health and fitness category).

What can kill Facebook? Burnout. And it will eventually happen.

I am registered :)

Consider integrating Slashdot into your service. I love Slashdot, and the comments there are the best anywhere.

Sure, Mogotest fulfills the needs of the hardcore web designer set, but I see the trend moving towards CMS platforms like Wordpress and pre-tested, standard compliant templates, rather than designing from scratch.

That means professionals from related web industries, enthusiasts and "amateurs" may require a service like Mogotest, but not with the frequency of professional website designers, or at the current, one-size-fits-all subscription price. Just sayin.

A little background on me. Over the past dozen years I've developed hundreds of websites, and I still wouldn't consider myself a "professional website designer". Website design isn't where my expertise or passion lie.

So yeah, nirvdrum, maybe I'm not your market. That's cool.

I wish you luck with Mogotest!