Wordpress 2.9 was released yesterday and amongst the 80-plus improvements / new features is the decline of the famous "Hello World" post. The first post on any new installation is now titled Welcome and includes tips for new users. … [Continue reading]
Ros on Webmaster Radio’s Webcology Program
I had a lovely chat yesterday with Jim Hedger on Webmaster Radio's Webcology program. We talked a little bit about my history in affiliate marketing, and more about what I'm doing now and my views on the future of the affiliate marketing … [Continue reading]
Essential Reading for New Entrepreneurs

Well, the birthday celebrations are over (see pics) and now it's time to get back to work! To get re-inspired (and looking for an excuse to just read about business for the next few days), I browsed through my personal collection of business … [Continue reading]
Ros Turns 50

Will wonders never cease? I'm 50. I'm actually so blown away by that fact that "Will wonders never cease?" is what's going on my birthday cake. :-) Anyway, as much as you should be able to do whatever you want on your birthday (for me, that … [Continue reading]
Julie & Julia: Bloggers MUST Watch this Movie!

It's not often that I read a book a second time, or watch a movie twice in 2 years - let alone twice in a week - but I did just that this week with Julie & Julia. OK, granted, I watched it on the flight down to the Affiliate Convention in Los … [Continue reading]
Affiliate Convention Day 1
Greetings from the Affiliate Convention in Los Angeles. After spending the morning enjoying a lovely, leisurely breakfast meeting with Lisa Riolo (ex VP of Commission Junction) and then contributing to the local economy, I spent the afternoon … [Continue reading]
Podcast: Why Affiliates Need Blogs
Shawn Collins, Lisa Picarille and I got together awhile back to discuss the benefits of affiliate blogging. About the interview, Todd Farmer commented: I've listened to this about 6 times, and I keep getting more value from it each time. You … [Continue reading]