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| Posted: 03 Oct 2012 10:00 AM PDT Last month was a great month for traffic for Technically Easy. The months saw some record numbers in terms of traffic to this blog, which I am definitely pleased with considering the drop in traffic at the beginning of the year. Over the past six months I have seen the traffic numbers continue to climb, and it was no different in September. The year-over-year numbers were also the best I have seen in almost a year.
The Increase ContinuesThe traffic levels for September remained fairly level throughout the month, which is welcome since the numbers were higher than previous months. As the month continued I could see that it was going to be a good month, provided any Google algorithm change wouldn’t impact my organic traffic. The graph below shows the traffic level throughout the month. As you can see there were a few high points that would followed by minor dips. The larger dip near the end was a result of too much CPU usage (again) that caused my blog to be disabled. Luckily, the downtime was in the early morning (my time), when I don’t receive too much traffic or earnings, so I was able to mitigate the effect on my traffic numbers. I have disabled a plugin on my blog that may have caused the high CPU usage for the past two months, but only time will tell if this will work. In the meantime I am hoping that the traffic numbers will continue to be good throughout this month. As for the comparison to September 2011, the chart below shows the numbers.
Both the visits and pageviews numbers are both records for Technically Easy, with the 121,413 visits for this month being the first time Technically Easy went over 120,000. The increase compared to the same month last year is nice considering it was about this time Technically Easy started to receive good traffic to end 2011 on a high note. I had set a visits target of 200,000 for this year, and while I may not achieve that goal, it is looking more promising to reach that goal early next year perhaps. Traffic SourcesI won’t go into great detail with regards to traffic sources, but search engines remain my primary source of traffic, by a wide margin. Direct traffic to my blog went over 10,000 for the first time, and is much higher than last year which is a good sign. I am happy to see that search engines sent over 100,000 visitors to Technically Easy, which is the first time since last December that this has happened. I’m hoping this a good sign going into the holiday season, which is typically my highest earnings months as it probably is for most sites. Overall I am pleased with the traffic numbers for September 2012, and feel that I have turned a corner with regards to traffic. After starting the year on a downward trend in terms of traffic, I am glad to see the numbers back up to record highs. While there was a Google algorithm change at the end of September, it hasn’t affected my blog, mainly because the update affected EMD (exact-match domain) sites, which Technically Easy is not. This month looks like it is starting out where September ended, so I’m hoping for even better numbers in October.  The post Traffic Stats: September 2012 appeared first on Technically Easy. | ||||||||||||
| 8 Must-Have Accessories for a Wedding Photographer Posted: 03 Oct 2012 05:00 AM PDT It's one of the most important days of anyone's life — their wedding day. Every bride and groom wants photos and videos to remember their wedding, and as their wedding photographer, you're tasked with capturing every moment possible – even the ones that happen by chance. Great wedding photos are all about great angles, perfect lighting and a healthy dose of luck. You've already got the extra batteries and SD cards, but here are some accessories for a wedding photographer that will keep you snapping until the end of the night. The Right Light for Every SituationYou can't take good photos without good lighting equipment, and the lighting at a wedding will change constantly as you move from the ceremony to the bridal party photos to the reception. As a wedding photographer, you'll want at least two external flash units or one LED panel to make sure you always have the right lighting conditions. The proper flash can make the difference between capturing a photo and capturing a memory. Lens BagA good lens bag, like a Boda bag, is a crucial accessory for a wedding. You'll be switching shots quickly, so you'll want to have all your lenses on hand for easy access. Whether the shot calls for a fisheye or a wide-angle lens, a good lens bag will protect your gear and let you get the perfect shot every time. Shops like Gadget Infinity can provide you with all of the camera accessories you'll need. Just a Little SupportWhile you'll also want a pair of comfortable shoes to give you some support, your camera will also need a leg to stand on. Manfrotto provides the gold standard for tripods, monopods and other stabilizers that will keep your shots steady and allow you to arrange large groups how you want. Don't skimp on the tripod because it may become your best friend on wedding day. And don't forget those comfortable shoes, either. Remote MagicThere is plenty of digital camera gear that will save you time and energy as you're snapping pictures. An external shutter release will let you set up a camera on a tripod and then snap pictures remotely as you roam around the party with your main camera. Always have a wireless flash trigger on hand to remotely fire your flash units. Wedding Day Cheat SheetThe task of wedding photographer can be unforgiving. You have to keep everything on schedule while trying to fade into the background as much as possible. Ask the bride and groom to help you with a wedding day cheat sheet, including an itinerary, important names (family, bridal party, etc.) and a shot list to help you keep everything on track. It may not seem like much, but it will help keep the bride happy – the most important thing on any wedding day. Duct TapeWe all know that duct tape can fix everything, but it can also be a photographer's best friend. Wrap a few feet of tape around your tripod legs and use it for anything you need – from attaching your remotes, covering your viewfinder or any split-second repairs you'll need to make. Business CardsA wedding is a terrific time to drum up new business. Inevitably, one of the guests will have an event coming up and may ask for your services. Bring a sleeve of business cards to make sure you don't miss any future opportunities. Sewing KitWeddings are full of unexpected accidents, and the bride will be too focused on the big picture to remember the little details. Pack a tiny sewing kit in your camera bag – you may go from wedding photographer to wedding day savior! Image credit: tango.mceffrie.  The post 8 Must-Have Accessories for a Wedding Photographer appeared first on Technically Easy. |
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