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Would I Ever Delete Blog Comments? Absolutely!
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Sooner or later, when bloggers come together to talk, someone will inevitably ask about whether there's ever an appropriate time to delete blog comments.
10h ago
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Thinking About Leaving X? You Can Move Your Tweets!
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If the thought of losing your content on X is troubling, there's a way to move your tweets to X rival Bluesky.
18h ago
From patrickkphillips.com
Ensure or Insure? How to Tell the Difference
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Don't you hate it when two words differ by just one letter? Choosing between words like ensure or insure can present a challenge.
20h ago
From patrickkphillips.com
How Much Time Spent Writing a Blog Post is Enough?
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Every few years, new research reveals the average amount of time spent writing a blog post and it's hovering around four hours.
on May 27
From patrickkphillips.com
When Renewing an Appliance Warranty Isn't Worth It
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Several years back, I had to buy a new washing machine. The store is trying to make me extend the appliance warranty.
on Nov 15, 2023
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Do Blog Ads Really Turn Off Readers?
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Some bloggers worry about running blog ads on their site, fearing they'll scare off their audience. For me, I think it depends on the ads themselves.
on Thu, 1AM
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Streaming Shutdown: Amazon to Phase Out Freevee Brand
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There are handful of things I find worth watching on Amazon's Freevee service. But Amazon announced the brand will disappear within weeks.
on Wed, 6PM
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No, I Don't Want to Create Clickbait Headlines!
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I stumbled across a blog post with a title offering to explain how to create 'irresistible clickbait headlines' to make sure people click to your site.
on Wed, 1AM
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What’s an Echo Chamber? It Depends on the Context
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The term ‘echo chamber’ has been around for a long time. But in recent years, it’s taken on a different political meaning.
on Tue, 6PM
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An 'X Exodus' is Underway...But Where Will People Go?
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The 'X Exodus' that began after the presidential election isn't the first time users threatened to leave the platform. Is this one different?
on Mon, 6PM
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What Does Blog Mean to You: Site or Post?
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You'll have to forgive a post about a little pet peeve of mine, but I've seen it for so long that it's time to ask: What does blog mean to you?
on Mon, 4AM
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Would You Avoid Thanksgiving Over Politics?
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A new survey found that almost a quarter of Americans plan to avoid Thanksgiving dinner to dodge unpleasant political discussions.
on Sat, 6PM
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Have You Been 'Doom Spending' Lately?
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There's a new term for an illogical coping mechanism when facing anxiety, particularly about finances: Are you guilty of 'doom spending'?
on Nov 13
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Spoonerisms: Funny Slips You Didn't Know had a Name
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English is a complicated language and sometimes might inadvertently mix up syllables while speaking. Those slips have a name: spoonerisms.
on Nov 12
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You Must Monitor Your Credit Accounts...When Stores Don't
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A funny thing happened with one of my credit accounts this week and the department store can only offer absurd theories so far.
on Nov 12
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Why Doesn't WP's Gutenberg Editor Offer This Formatting Option?
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What's an easy way to set a line or paragraph apart from the rest? It's a simple option that you still won't find in the Gutenberg editor.
on Nov 11
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Let's Talk About the Word 'Finna,' Shall We?
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Grammar enthusiasts fumed when a web dictionary added a few nonstandard words to its site. One of them that seemed to draw ire was 'finna.'
on Nov 10
From patrickkphillips.com
Viola or Voila? Don't Mix These Up!
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Sometimes your spellcheck can confuse words in suggesting alternatives. A great example could be the choice between viola or voila.
on Nov 9
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Aluminum or Aluminium? Are They the Same Thing?
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If you have an American and a Brit pronounce the metal they make soda cans from, you'll hear the difference. Is it aluminum or aluminium?
on Nov 8
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So All of a Sudden, ‘Everything Will Be OK?’
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Have you been as caught off guard as I have by the sudden ‘Everything Will Be OK’ sentiment across social media?
on Nov 7
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Gambit or Gamut? They Mean Two Different Things!
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You never know what you'll find on personal profiles. Sometimes, they can even prompt a grammar debate like, 'Did they mean gambit or gamut?'
on Nov 7
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For Blogging, It Should Always Be Quality Over Quantity!
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There are plenty of buzzwords and phrases when it comes to blogging. But one of them that I really believe in is simple: Quality over quantity.
on Nov 7
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When the Election's Over, is the Political Rhetoric Worth It?
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We've heard a lot of political rhetoric filled with a lot of hate during the campaign. Are we really supposed to forget those words so easily?
on Nov 6
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10 Essential WordPress Plugins I Wouldn't Want to Blog Without
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I've been thinking about creating a list of what I'd call essential WordPress plugins for a while now. But I found a good reason to keep putting it off.
on Nov 6
From patrickkphillips.com
What the Phrase 'Roger That' Means
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You've probably heard 'Roger that' in military or law enforcement radio traffic (in real life or in TV or film). Here's what it means.
on Nov 5
From patrickkphillips.com
Why You Keep Getting Those Annoying Link Requests
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If you receive link requests in which someone asks you to add a link to their site to one of your existing posts, here's why they're asking.
on Nov 5
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How Do You Find the Right Blog Typeface for Your Site?
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Fonts can be an important part of your site's look. So what can you do to select the right blog typeface for your site's look?
on Nov 4
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Yes, I've Debated Starting a Podcast. Here's Why I Haven't.
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A friend of mine asked me the other day when I'm planning on starting a podcast. It's a question I've asked myself a few times as well.
on Nov 4
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What's the Best Halloween Candy? There's No Easy Answer!
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Every October, lists of the best Halloween candy begin appearing, leading to debates about why some 'favorites' should just go away.
on Oct 30
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Can You Name the Eight Parts of Speech?
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If your school grammar teacher appeared out of nowhere and handed you a pencil and paper, could you list the eight parts of speech?
on Oct 29
From patrickkphillips.com
WordPress Drama Affecting Certain Websites
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I'm happy to report that this site remains unaffected by a WordPress drama involving a third-party company. But many websites can't say that.
on Oct 28
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Pass Mustard or Pass Muster? Sorry, No Grey Poupon Here!
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When you're talking about someone or something that performs well, would that person or thing pass mustard or pass muster?
on Oct 27
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10 Halloween Costumes I've Worn Over the Years
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In honor of Halloween, I decided to think back through my years of trick-or-treating for a list of 10 Halloween costumes I've worn since I was a kid.
on Oct 24
From patrickkphillips.com
Sorry, But Not Voting is Still Voting
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Every four years, I reach that point of being fed up with people who proclaim that they're just not voting in the general election.
on Oct 24
From patrickkphillips.com
Do Grammar Rules Forbid Ending Sentences with Prepositions?
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If there's one thing people love, it's finding ways to break rules. But is the rule about ending sentences with prepositions valid?
on Oct 24
From patrickkphillips.com
When Choosing Your Candidate Isn't That Hard
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How hard is it to choose your candidate before you head to the polls? Some people seem to be making it a lot harder than it should be.
on Oct 23
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Why the Cursive Q No Longer Looks like a 2
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If you are of a certain age, you remember learning how to write in cursive. You probably remember something very strange about the cursive Q.
on Oct 22
From patrickkphillips.com
The Sudden Comment Captcha Step Seems to Be Working!
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I added a comment captcha checkbox to this site last week after multiple weeks of high volumes of spam comments. Here's how it went.
on Oct 21
From patrickkphillips.com
Do Bloggers Owe the Audience Explanations for Taking a Break?
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A prominent YouTube blogger apologized for a long, unexpected disappearance. But should bloggers really owe the audience an apology?
on Oct 21
From patrickkphillips.com
Than or Then? Are They Really Homophones?
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I see people choose the wrong word often when met with a choice of than or then. They do sound similar, but not exactly alike.
on Oct 19
From patrickkphillips.com
Parents Sue School District For Punishing Use of AI
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Artificial intelligence presents challenges for educators as they figure out how to codify rules that prohibit students' use of AI in school.
on Oct 18
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Assure or Ensure? They're Not Interchangeable!
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They're two similar-sounding words, but they mean different things. Here's how to choose between assure or ensure.
on Oct 18
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Will CNN Paywall Attract Subscribers or Turn Them Away?
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In the wake of the failed experiment that was CNN+, the news outlet's website visitors are beginning to see something new: a CNN paywall.
on Oct 17
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3 Reasons I Might Consider Deleting Old Blog Posts
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Over the past 20 years of this site, there have been only a few times that I took the step of deleting old blog posts from this site.
on Oct 17
From patrickkphillips.com
I Apologize in Advance for the Comment Form Checkbox
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If you're one of the few who attempt to leave a legitimate comment here, you're going to notice a comment form checkbox now.
on Oct 17
From patrickkphillips.com
Anyone Else Seeing a Sudden Comment Spam Surge?
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As of a couple of weeks ago, I spotted something unusual: more comments. Unfortunately, it was the result of a comment spam surge.
on Oct 17
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Hate Social Media's Negative Posts? Don't Interact With Them!
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If there's one thing social media platforms have in common, it's a growing number of negative posts. Is dodging them is easier than you think?
on Oct 10
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Why Arkansas Made Up Its Own Possessive Apostrophe Rule
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Think you know how to make a word ending in 'S' possessive? Arkansas has a possessive apostrophe rule that might feel different.
on Oct 8
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Bloggers, Are You Using that Draft Button?
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As I write this, plenty of ‘in progress’ posts sit on my calendar. That’s because I learned when it’s best to press the draft button and wait.
on Oct 7
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Grocery Store Toilet Tissue Aisles are Empty Again!
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If you're running low on a critical household item, you may be in trouble. The toilet tissue aisles are empty like it was the pandemic!
on Oct 6