David Hurst

PHP/MySQL, REALbasic, Javascript Developer

Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 vs Suzuki SV650S

Regular readers of my blog will know that I started my motorcycle riding career on a Suzuki SV650S. The SV didn’t suit me, largely because the riding position was too sporty and uncomfortable (I’m 6ft1 tall) for any major distances, plus the mileage was getting up to the 27,000 mark. So, I’ve traded it in […]

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Want to learn more about SEO?

I will be presenting a short introductory workshop at the Connecting Somerset Expo, 1 October 2008, Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford.
The introductory SEO workshop is aimed at demystifying online marketing with search engine optimisation and pay-per-click advertising with Google. I have had consistently excellent feedback for previous workshops, and there are still places open for […]

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How often does Google update its algorithm?

I regularly get asked how frequently Google change their ranking algorithm, and how this affects rankings. The simple answer is: often! Major algorithm changes can have pretty dramatic effects on search engine rankings, and can cause no end of headaches for search engine marketing professionals.
In fact, the algorithm is typically updated and changed about 10 […]

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Brandon White - killed when he rode his motorcycle into the back of a truck - but, do we really need to see the pictures?

I was reading a copy of Superbike magazine from back in the “summer” and was rather appalled to see pictures of Brandon White’s horrific accident reprinted, ostensibly as a “warning” on road safety. This from a magazine that seems to actually encourage high speed riding. I don’t believe anybody unrelated to the accident or Brandon’s […]

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Apple iPhone 3G Review

I resisted buying the first incarnation of the iPhone, due to the lack of 3G, which always seemed utterly bizarre in a “breakthrough communications device”. That, and the non-subsidised price ensured that my cash stayed firmly in my pocket. Both of these issues were resolved with the iPhone 3G, so I have relented and bought […]

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