SEO Break – Back in the Saddle Again
After an unexpected break from blogging I am back from a few months of silence.
Over the past few months I have been honing my development skills in addition to getting back in to politics. As I have indicated before… Once upon a time I worked in Politics. I have been both a volunteer, activist, and professional in politics for the last 8 years. Due to unforeseen circumstances related to the current state of the economy I decided it best to pursue using my degree and experience to join on the bandwagon.
I have taken a job on the ground in Oakland County, Michigan on the outskirts of Detroit working for a non-profit organization that shares similar values to me and most importantly the same goal. After the election is over, November 4th, I will be back in the market pursuing a job as a regular person. Aren’t we all just regular? No, or at least a few months ago I didn’t think so. I had convinced myself somehow that I was special. In that last few years I have worked hard and some how imagined myself to be someone I am not. In reality my illusion was allowing me to get away from what matters most. Happiness. After years of working for even higher profile figures than me gave me hopes and dreams to be them. After spending a summer with my parents taught me that it was all an illusion. After spending months drifting about my parents house I came to the realization, “I am regular!“ In fact I want to be regular.
As I came out of my daze I blew a couple interviews, unintentionally just did bad, and realized I love SEO and the challenge to the constantly changing SEO Universe. But my place in the SEO community is low on to totum poll. Sure I could rise to the top of the SEO community but that would bring very little to me. So after this election is complete I will be back in SEO only part-time. I am going to follow my instinct and go for a regular job with stability and most importantly with benefits. I will continue to blog for personal fun and work with clients on a part-time basis. Focusing on smaller numbers of clients will give me the ability to help create the perfect plan all the while not neglecting what is important to me. I have two personal choices ahead of me. 1. Return home and hope to get a good paying rewarding job (thinking something in construction or mill work). 2. Move back to DC and work my way up in government or the non-profit world.
The full-time life in SEO consulting is a bit to much stress in combination of high profile jobs is what drove me into the fog and ultimate burn out. I want a full time job that at the end of the day or week I can look at and be proud of. Weather that justification comes from hard work on an issue of championing a piece of legislation or helping family farmers navigate the rigors of Washington. Being able to take a pile of dirt and create something like build a new Eco friendly power plant or make steel pipe that is helping end the dependency on foreign oil. I want to be able to fulfill a quote may dad says very frequently “When they put me down in the ground. People will say there goes somebody that made a difference”.
How will SEO and your SEO business going to fit into that? The same way I originally intended for it to be. I am going to put it back in the hobby category and part-time employment. I am not ending SEO I am just not going to do as much as I was.
In my break I did lots of work on the growing area of Content Management systems and new technology using Adobe Flex. Those article are sure to come at some point. So stay tuned for updates. I am adding an e-mail subscription via feedburner so that it can be delivered to your e-mail. I have been writing on my personal blog lately about politics and other things. Just so much going on in the world that needs my attention!
In Michigan I am working with the Humane Society Legislative Fund. I am heading up their “boots on ground” campaign.
Humane Society Legislative Fund is a social welfare organization incorporated under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. HSLF works to pass animal protection laws at the state and federal level, to educate the public about animal protection issues, and to support humane candidates for office.
In this case I am heading up their team in Michigan’s Congressional District 9. One of the most highly contested and closest races in the country. To be asked to spear head this operation is very much a privilege and an honor.
As you know from previous posts I am a big supporter of non-profits and charities. So instead of sharing a link for charity how about dropping them a donation. It helps secure more than just your pets and wildlife it protects human rights also. They are just as concerned with our well being as any other organization. They are currently in the fight for changing the current state of affairs. No other politically affiliated organization needs your help more. Please donate $10 or more. If you can’t give money try giving them a link and a spot in one of your post.
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Twitter’s Demise
On my personal blog I made announcement that I am once again moving. This time it want be as a big of an adjustment so there shouldn’t be a long gap between post.
I read an article the other day about a “Student Twittering his way out of jail“. I have been hearing all the rave reviews about Twitter. I have had an account for a few months but never used it. Since I am going to be moving and I have a Twitter iPhone application setup now I will try it during the move. Check out my updates and follow me along my journey back to Alabama. Follow Chris on Twitter.
Pardon the actual video footage. I couldn’t find a good video to go along with the video. Taylor Hicks is from Alabama just like me. Enjoy!
Back in the Saddle Again
After a long break from blogging I am back in the saddle again. I moved to New York City a little over a month ago and I am long over due on posting. So over the next few days look for me to publish some new info.
Some friendly reminders:
Don’t forget to up-date your blog software to the new version. – The lastest version comes with some pretty nice additions and cleans up the administration area. Make sure you check it out as it also comes with some DB upgrades.
Windows Vista is still a waste of time. My new job requires me to use it. It does have some promising features but overall it is more problem than good.
Calling all SEO Bloggers
Ever wanted to post about SEO? Ever wanted to be a guest blogger?
Here is your chance. Due to my impending move and job change I am not going to be able to up-date as frequently. So if you are interested in guest blogging use the contact form and we can discuss.
SEO Employment
Since the middle of January I have been in search of fresh employment. I choose to focus my attention onto my passions and experience in IT and SEO. After making a few trips around the US interviewing and sharing my skills I have found a fit in New York City.
New York City?
Though I am not yet releasing the name of my company… I can share that they have a long list of powerful clients and they have recently launched a new marketing initiative that will incorporate me!
Why are you just now making it public?
Typically I keep these things separate from my personal blog. A couple days ago I made the career and location change public with a mass e-mail and post on my personal blog.
Due to the pending changes…
In my life I am sure that my frequent post will become even more infrequent. That is where you come in. If you have a post that you would like to make I invite you to contact me and we can discuss.
Stay tuned for future updates and to my personal blog for more updates on the move.