Alive is the word of the hour.

There are lots going on in my world right now.. first, and foremost, the unspeakably exciting birth of our son, Frederick Moon Leeds!

Weighing in at 6 pounds 14 ounces, he was born, happy (?) and healthy in the beginning of April and I haven’t stopped smiling yet!  He has been the center of our universe (and with more love each day) since, well, the day we found out Molly was pregnant, last July.

Also ALIVE is this blog.  No. Really.  As I get back in to the grind, I am revisiting a number of previously neglected parts of my life – this blog and my site – both overdue for some TLC which is presently forthcoming…

Got an idea for the name of this blog?  Please let me know.  Thanks!

Got an idea for the name of this blog? Please let me know. Thanks!

Just a quick note this morning..

There is another very informative post on A Photo Editor, this one on SEO (for photographers in particular).  In “SEO Is Not Just For Wedding Photographers Anymore”, Rob interviews a new partner of his, Erik Dungan – I think the story is a must read, and will let it speak for itself, I hope you’ll check it out if you have a website that you want to optimize.

One point from the story, that I’ll focus on today, is based on this tip from Erik on updates you can make to a site:

“Edit your browser title, making sure that it contains at least 2 keywords/phrases that are important to you. This is easily the biggest “bang for your buck” update that you can make.” -Erik Dungan

With that in mind, and with the hope of generating some audience participation here, I’m considering changing the name of this blog.

I am wide open to suggestions – presuming that they are appropriate, catchy and cool – and will come up with a prize for the winning suggestion, chosen by me.

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After a long, “stir-crazy” inducing couple of days, my site has finally made the full move to a new host, and I’m excited to introduce a fresh look to what was formerly know as the “News” page – re-named “BLOG” – in the interests of more frequent and more interactive entries I’ve decided to utilize the many features of the WordPress.org blogging platform.

I’m new to this blogging world, and, while I am not certain where it will take me, I am sure there will be something for everybody at the end of the day.

If you have any comments, suggestions or constructive criticism to offer, please feel free to let me know.

In closing, I’d like to publicly thank Grover, Jason and the rest of the gang at s2f.com – you’ve been great hosts and, while I’m sad to say good by to your hosting services, I’m excited for you and wish you continued success with the PhotoShelter movement. Thanks for all that you have done, and continue to do in support of photographers and the photo industry.

I’ll be back this evening with another posting of some of the other things that have kept me busy this week..

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First and foremost, I’d like to thank Anibal of New York Edition who designed and programmed this wonderful site – his hard work (and patience with me) is something for which I am grateful. Thanks Anibal!

I will be continuing this post and adding news about what’s going on as often as possible, I hope you’ll come back again soon.

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EDIT: This and my other “news and notes” have been relocated, here, I’ve begun blogging!