Blogging Frenzy

Google makes hundreds of algorithm changes every year and 2011 is no exception.  This year, Google made big algorithm changes that affected that search engine rankings of millions of websites.

The first notable algorithm change made by Google was on January 28 when they released an update that focused on weeding out sites that scrape content.  This was followed by the First Panda Update on February 23, 2011.  Other much-talked about Google algorithm changes include the launch of the Google +1 button and succeeding Panda updates.

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Here’s my list for the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011.  This writing project, now on its 5th year of recognizing new blogs , was started by Ms. Janette Toral.

I know this entry is long overdue and I don’t even know if it meets the deadline.

But I’m joining this project anyway and hope that the few blogs I follow will make it to the list.

• Eat’s Terrific!- This is the food blog of Orman Manansala, one of my favorite bloggers.  I love reading Orman’s food and restaurant reviews because of his honest,  no-nonsense writing style.
• KiKay Much-  This is Donna Mae Congson’s beauty and fashion blog.  A true kikay, Donna shares valuable beauty tips to her readers and features hot trends in beauty and fashion as well.
• I Am Ariel Lalisan - One of the founders of the Sox Bloggers, Ariel is also a dedicated educator who finds time to get involved with a  lot of interesting things.

2010 is over.  And the customary year-ender post is very delayed.

Looking back, how was the year for me?  Was it better compared to 2009?  Well, here’s my 2010 in  one-liners.

• Spent time with Lyle and the guys at Dunder-Mifflin.
• Found lots of peace at home.
• Lost a loved-one.
• Made a few good (bad-ass) friends.
• Severed and renewed ties.

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