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SINGAPORE: It is not a coincidence that we are at peace with all our neighbours today and that we have good relations with all the major powers in the world. We owe a debt of gratitude to all our leaders and diplomats, both present and past, for this happy state of affairs.
Recently, there have been lively debates on Singapore's foreign policy, especially on the part of retired officials, academics and commentators.
But there is a key difference for everyone in this room tonight. We are serving officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) – and we have line responsibility for the actual conduct of foreign policy on a daily basis. What this means is that our deliberations today are not a theoretical debate or academic word spinning exercise on a lecture circuit.
Some questions that have been raised include the following. First, has Singapore overreached and forgotten our permanent status as a small state in a large dangerous world and tough region? Second, should Singapore adjust our foreign policy posture given the evolving geopolitical situation, or even because of leadership changes in Singapore? Third, has our insistence on a consistent and principled approach limited our ability to adapt to new circumstances?
These are valid questions but I believe we need to go back to first principles. The ultimate objectives of our foreign policy are to protect our independence and sovereignty, and expand opportunities for all Singaporeans to overcome our geographical limits.
These are our ultimate objectives – they are easy to state but difficult to achieve. The existential challenge is how we achieve this, given our circumstances that we will always be a tiny city-state in Southeast Asia with a multi-racial population.
We must not harbour any illusions about our place in the world. History is replete with examples of failed small states. Our founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew always reminded us repeatedly that we have to take the world as it is, not as we wish it to be. But that does not mean that the late Mr Lee advocated a "do nothing, say nothing" posture or that Singapore should simply surrender to our fate.
As Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has reminded us, on issues where our national interests are at stake, we must be prepared to "stand up and be counted".
Some people have suggested that Singapore lay low and "suffer what we must" as a small state. On the contrary, it is precisely because we are a small state that we have to stand up and be counted, when we need to do so.
There is no contradiction between having a realistic appreciation of realpolitik and doing whatever it takes to protect our own sovereignty, maintain and expand our relevance, and create political and economic space for ourselves.
The founding fathers of our foreign policy – Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Mr S Rajaratnam, Dr Goh Keng Swee and their team – understood this acutely and they formulated a few core foreign policy principles. These principles have served Singapore well since our independence but are still worth reviewing again.
First, Singapore needs to be a successful and vibrant economy. We need to have stable politics and we need a united society. If we were not successful, united or stable, we would be completely irrelevant. We have all witnessed how delegations of less successful small states are ignored at international meetings. I am always mindful that foreigners do not speak to us because of the eloquence of our presentations or because we have the highest EQ in the room.
We only merit attention because everyone knows that we come from Singapore and Singapore has made a success of itself despite our size, and that we are represented by smart, honest, serious and constructive diplomats.
Second, we must not become a vassal state. It means we cannot be bought nor can we be bullied. It means we must be prepared to defend our territory, assets and way of life. That is why we just celebrated 50 years of National Service, and we maintain at great effort a Singapore Armed Forces that everybody takes seriously.
This does not just depend on the military technology that the SAF possesses, but on the courage and resolve of our soldiers, particularly NSmen, to defend what we have and fight for what we hold dear.
2017 marks 50 years since National Service was first introduced in Singapore. (Photo: TODAY)
Third, we aim to be a friend to all, but an enemy of none. This is especially so for our immediate neighbourhood where peace and stability in Southeast Asia are absolutely essential. Consequently, Singapore was a founding member of ASEAN and we remain a strong advocate of ASEAN unity and centrality.
With super-powers and other regional powers, our aim is to expand our relationships, both politically and economically, so that we will be relevant to them and they will find our success in their own interest.
This delicate balancing act is easier in good and peaceful times, but obviously more difficult when super-powers and regional powers contend with one another. Nevertheless, our basic reflex must be, should be to aim for balance and promote an inclusive architecture, and we must avoid taking sides, siding with one against the other.
While we spare no effort to develop a wide network of relations, these relations must be based on mutual respect for each other's sovereignty, and the equality of nation states, regardless of size.
Diplomacy is not just about having friendly relations, at all costs. It is about promoting friendly relations as a way to protect and advance our important interests. We don't compromise our national interests to have good relations. The order matters.
So when others make unreasonable demands that hurt or compromise our national interests, we need to state our position and stand our ground, in a firm and principled manner.
Fourth, we must promote a global order governed by the rule of law and international norms. In a system where "might is right" or the laws of the jungle prevail, small states like us have little chance of survival.
Instead, a more promising system for small states, and frankly, a better system overall for the comity of nations, is one that upholds the rights and sovereignty of all states and the rule of law. Bigger powers will still have more influence and say, but bigger powers do not get a free pass to do as they please.
In exchange, they benefit from an orderly global environment, and do not have to resort to force or arms to get their way
This is why Singapore has always participated actively in the United Nations (UN), and the formulation of international regimes and norms. We were a key player in the negotiations on the Law of the Sea Treaty (UNCLOS) in 1982. We play an outsized role at the WTO, and in negotiating a web of free trade agreements at a bilateral and multilateral level.
As a country where trade is 3.5 times our GDP, we must stand up for the multilateral, global trading system. And as a port at the narrow straits that ultimately connect the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean, freedom of navigation according to UNCLOS is absolutely critical to us.
More recently, we actively participated in the negotiations for the Global Agreement on Climate Change. I spent five years, several of them as a Ministerial facilitator, that ultimately led to the Paris Agreement. We did so because we are especially susceptible to climate change as a low-lying island city state.
Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan (left) with China's Xie Zhenhua and US's Todd Stern after the signing of the Paris Agreement. (Photo: Vivian Balakrishnan/Facebook)
Singapore must support a rules-based global community, promote the rule of international law and the peaceful resolution of disputes. These are fundamental priorities. They reflect our vital interests, and they affect our position in the world.
We must stand up on these issues, and speak with conviction, so that people know our position. We must actively counter the tactics of other powers who may try to influence our domestic constituencies in order to make our foreign policy better suit their interests.
Ultimately, we must be clear-minded about Singapore's long-term interests, and have the gumption to make our foreign policy decisions accordingly.
During the Peloponnesian War, the Athenians were warned of the consequences they would suffer if they gave in to initial Spartan demands. Greek statesman Pericles told his fellow Athenians that if they were frightened into obedience by the initial demands of the Spartans in order to avoid war, then they would instantly have to meet a greater demand.
Contained in the Spartans' demand was a test of the Athenians' resolve. If they give in once, eventually, they would have to give in again and ultimately, they would be enslaved. On the other hand, a firm refusal would make the Spartans clearly understand that they must treat them more as equals
While we live in a different era and geopolitical situation, this lesson, this warning against appeasement remains instructive for Singapore. Whether we are dealing with a key security and economic partner or a large neighbour, Singapore has always stood firm when it comes to our vital national interests, particularly when it impacts on sovereignty, security and the rule of law.
When US teenager Michael Fay was sentenced to caning for vandalism in 1994, we upheld our court's decision, even under great pressure from the US.
In 1968, to take an example further back from history, we proceeded to hang two Indonesian marines for the bombing of McDonald House during Konfrontasi. I want you to bear in mind the events surrounding 1968. We had just been kicked out of Malaysia. The British had announced their intention to withdraw their forces from Singapore. We were still fighting a communist insurgency. Can you imagine the guts it took for the leaders in 1968 facing such circumstances to stand up and do the right thing?
A Konfrontasi memorial ceremony was held on Mar 10, 2016. (Photo: Ngau Kai Yan)
These were episodes, painful though they may be, that established clear red-lines and boundaries. The message was clear: Singapore may be small, but upholding our laws and safeguarding our independence, our citizens' safety and security was of overriding importance.
So we cannot afford to ever be intimidated into acquiescence. The fact that we have consistently demonstrated this in action puts our relationships with neighbours near and far, other states small and large, on a more solid and equal footing. This is why we speak up whenever basic principles are challenged.
When Russian troops took control of Crimea, Singapore strongly objected to the invasion. We expressed our view that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and international law had to be respected.
Which brings me to the fifth principle that we must be a credible and consistent partner.
Our views are taken seriously because countries know that we always take a long-term constructive view of issues. The bigger countries engage Singapore because we do not just tell them what they want to hear. In fact they try harder to make Singapore take their side precisely because they know our words mean something.
We are honest brokers, dealing fairly and openly with all parties. There is a sense of strategic predictability, which has enabled Singapore to build up trust and goodwill with our partners over the decades.
Because we are credible, Singapore has been able to play a constructive role in international affairs, in ASEAN and at the UN. We have helped create platforms for countries with similar interests. For example, Singapore helped establish the Forum of Small States (FOSS) in 1992. As a group, we have been able to foster common positions and have a bigger voice at the UN. Today, the FOSS has grown to 107 countries, more than half of the UN membership.
We play a constructive role in the Alliance of Small Island States. We also launched the Global Governance Group, 3G to ensure that the voices of small states are heard, and to serve as a bridge between the G20 and UN membership.
Our credibility has won us a seat at the table, even when our relevance is not immediately obvious. We are not one of the 20 largest economies in the world, yet we just got back from the G20, which we were invited to.
When we first expressed interest in the Arctic Council, there were many who wondered what role a small equatorial country could play on Arctic matters. But rising sea levels and the possibility of new shipping routes potentially impact our position as a trans-shipment hub. So it is useful for us to be on the Arctic Council.
We gained observer status in the Arctic Council in May 2013 and we participate actively and contribute our expertise on maritime matters. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sam Tan has resolutely represented us on the Artic Council.
Singapore's Foreign Minister, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan (centre left), meets Singaporeans at an early National Day reception at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, Germany. (Photo: Kenneth Lim)
Small states are inconsequential unless we are able to offer a value proposition and make ourselves relevant.
Singapore's economic success, political stability, our social harmony and unity has attracted attention from others to do business with us, and to examine our developmental model.
This is why our diplomats work so hard all over the world to find common ground with other states. We search for win-win outcomes based on the principle of interdependence. For example, we have participated in major cooperation projects in Suzhou, Tianjin, Chongqing in China, Iskandar Malaysia in Johor, the Kendal industrial park in Semarang, Indonesia and the multiple Vietnam-Singapore industrial parks.
When we embark on these projects, we contribute novel ideas and we implement our plans on a whole-of-government basis, involving our colleagues in other ministries who contribute whole-heartedly to these projects.
Singapore's position is far more secure today than ti was at our birth in 1965. But the challenges of small states will be perennial. They cannot be ignored, or wished away. A strong, credible SAF is an important deterrence.
Foreign policy begins at home. Our diplomacy is only credible, if we are able to maintain a domestic consensus on Singapore's core interests and foreign policy priorities, and if our politics do not become fractious, or our society divided.
We have safeguarded our international position by building a successful economy and cohesive society, making clear that we always act in Singapore's interests, and not at the behest or bidding of other states. We have been expanding relationships with as many countries as possible, on the basis of mutual respect for all states regardless of size and on a win-win interdependence.
Upholding international law has been a matter of fundamental principle for us. Being a credible and consistent partner with a long term view has given us a role to play and relevance on the international stage.
Geopolitics are becoming more uncertain and unpredictable. We need to ensure that our foreign policy positions reflect the changing strategic realities while we maintain our freedom, our right to be an independent nation, with our own foreign policy.
We must anticipate frictions and difficulties from time to time. But our task is to maintain this while keeping in mind the broader relationships. Our approach, as a state with an independent foreign policy, cannot be like that of a private company. Our state interests go far beyond the short term losses or gains of a private company.
So we must stay nimble, be alert to dangers but seize opportunities. We need to also remember that some aspects remain consistent. We need to advance and protect our interests. We must be prepared to make difficult decisions, weather the storms if they come. We must be prepared to speak up, and if necessary, disagree with others, without being gratuitously disagreeable.
We may always be a small state, but all the more reason we need the courage of our convictions and the resolution to secure the long-term interests of all our citizens.
Courtesy of Channel News Asia


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Dogs are friendly, social, loyal and beautiful animals. They will love you more than they love themselves. Humans have been domesticating dogs for about 15,000 years now. In modern times, we don't use them for hunting anymore but how cute and adorable they are is what counts.
If you are looking to get yourself a furry friend, make sure to go through our list before you make a decision. You might be a cat lover or a dog lover but you cannot deny how beautiful some of these canines are.
List of the top 10 most beautiful dog breeds in the world in 2017.
10. German Shepherd
The German Shepherd, or the Alsatian, as it is also called is a large working dog. It is the second most popular breed in America and is often used in police and military roles. German Shepherds are tall, strong and obedient dogs. They have a thick black and tan or black and red fur. The long muzzle and strong jaws gives the dog a smart and lively look. These dogs are famous for their intelligence and trainability. They are suspicious of strangers and make excellent watchdogs.
9. Beagle
The Beagle is like a miniature version of a foxhound. Due to its small size, intelligent nature and lack of health problems, they make a popular pet for children as well as adults. The hazel eyes and broad face give the Beagle a cute and pleading expression. The large, droopy and round ears add to its appeal. Two colored varieties are common and most beagles come in white and tan. They have an excellent sense of smell but are often guilty of excessive barking or howling. Loving and gentle, they often need obedience training so they don't become stubborn.
8. Chow Chow
Somewhat resembling a lion and originating from northern China, the Chow Chow is one of the few existing ancient dog breeds of the world. The Chow has a dense double coat that is either smooth or rough. The fur is thick near the neck, giving it a mane like appearance. They come in colors like red, black, blue, cinnamon or cream. The most memorable feature of this dog is its blue-black tongue. The Chow has been described to have a cat like behavior. These dogs are fiercely loyal and bond to just one person.
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7. Bernese Mountain Dog
This large sized breed of dog was originally used as a general farm dog. It was developed to pull carts, herd cattle and to be a watchdog besides being loyal and obedient. These dogs have a thick tricolored coat and are large in size. They usually have a black coat with a white chest and some rust colored markings. It is tall, muscular with strikingly good looks. They are good natured and docile but develop annoying habits sometimes. They also have many health problems.
6. Icelandic Sheep Dog
It is believed they were companions of the ancient Vikings and are now used to herd sheep in the Icelandic countryside. They can survive in really cold conditions. A medium sized dog with a double coat, these dogs are social and look pretty. They come in different colors like tan, reddish-brown, chocolate, grey, black or white. It is Very loyal; the Icelandic sheep dog likes to stay around its family. These dogs are too friendly to become guard dogs.
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5. Alaskan Malamute
One of the most beautiful pets is Alaskan Malamute, a large dog that has a well-built body for strength and endurance. They are one of the oldest and most beautiful dog breeds whose original look hasn't changed much. They have a double coat with the undercoat being woolly and oily. The wolf-like facial markings and big plumed tail have a distinct appeal. They come in various shades of gray and white. Being intelligent and stubborn, they are not recommended for first time dog owners. They often play wolfs on TV.
4. Akita Inu
Originating in the northern regions of Japan, the Akita Inu is a powerful, well-proportioned and distinct looking dog. Strong and muscular, they have thick double coats and knuckled feet. They either have a standard coat length or a long one. They are usually different shades of red and white. They are intolerant of dogs of other breeds and can be reserved with strangers. They are faithful and intelligent.
3. Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is among the most popular dogs in the United States. They are famous for being friendly and social towards all. They don't show any aggression towards children, strangers, elders or even other animals. Golden Retrievers have a thick, water-repellent and dense golden coat. They are large, strong and athletic.
They are intelligent, obedient and can learn a few tricks. They are the ideal family pet because of their gentle, trusting nature and are often employed as guide dogs for the disabled or as therapy dogs. However, their friendly nature means they cannot be used as guard dogs.
2. Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a beautiful working dog that originated in Siberia. They have wolf-like looks and a coat that is thicker than most dogs. They come in variety of different colors and markings. The thick coat, deep blue eyes, facial markings and erect triangular ears give the Siberian Husky a unique look that only adds to its appeal to dog lovers.
These intelligent dogs are highly athletic and get better with obedience training. They are good with children and can stay indoors. However, Huskies are highly energetic and are better off outdoors as playmates or jogging companions. Independent and active, a Siberian Husky can be a challenge for any first-time dog owner.
1. Pomeranian
Pomeranians are extremely popular both in the USA and around the world. Queen Victoria once owned a Pomeranian, a breed classified as a toy dog because of its small size. They weigh about 2 kg and are about 5-11 inches tall. They have a thick coat that comes in a large variety of colors, like red, black, white, orange and various combinations of these. To maintain the quality of the coat and constant shedding requires daily grooming and monthly trimming too.
Pomeranians are typically lively and playful but they are aggressive to strangers and other dogs. They are smart dogs and respond well to training. They are loyal and obedient, therefore are ideal for teaching new tricks.
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The Gang's All Here: King Bey Celebrates Birthday Girl Kelly Rowland With Sister Solo And Cousin Angie
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Seeeee Yoncé loves her some Kelly! Beyoncé and sister Solange Knowles celebrated longtime friend and "play" sister Kelly Rowland's birthday this week along with their cousin Angie Beyince. From the looks of Bey's Tumblr page (which captioned the shots "Happy Birthday Sis"), the ladies enjoyed a great fondue dinner along with a pretty incredible birthday cake.
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AUBURN, Wash. - Crews with the Mountain View Fire and Rescue pulled a horse that had fallen into a swimming pool Wednesday morning in Auburn.
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Fire officials said the horse was in the cold pool for about an hour.
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People tried to get the horse out on their own for about 45 minutes. Then crews got the horse out of the cold water with a tractor.
Officials said the horse was hypothermic and couldn't stand after it was out of the water.
The owner and firefighters warmed up the horse and about an hour later, the horse was able to stand up.
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The private sector should come forward to invest in exploring marine resources in a bid to boost the country's gross domestic product, analysts said yesterday.
"New investment opportunities in ocean will create jobs and bring foreign currencies," said Khurshed Alam, secretary of the marine affairs unit at the foreign ministry.
He was speaking at a roundtable on the state of the economy organised by the Board of Investment (BoI) at its office in the city.
The Bay of Bengal has huge unexplored assets that will create big business opportunities, Alam said.
Settling a longstanding India-Bangladesh maritime boundary dispute, a Hague-based international court has recently awarded Bangladesh 19,467 square kilometres out of 25,602 sq km disputed area in the Bay.
"We can explore many marine resources such as methane gas, copper, magnesium, nickel and cobalt from the seabed. We need extensive research to explore the resources," he said in a keynote.
The seas can be used to produce renewable electricity to meet the growing demand for power, Alam said.
Presently some small fishing boats are involved in catching fishes into 25-30 miles of the Bay, he said. "They cannot go into deep sea due to a lack of big ships and technologies. Time has come to widen our reach to catch fishes that can help earn foreign currencies," he said.
A total of 475 species of fishes are found in the sea and around 6.6 million tonnes of fishes are caught from the Bay annually. Nearly 30 million people live on fishing.
Export and import worth $60 billion take place a year using around 2,600 international ships through Chittagong and Mongla ports, Alam said.
"We have only 69 ships. Foreign ships take away $6 billon per year as rent."
Bangladesh can increase ocean-going commercial ships to bring more foreign currencies, Alam said, adding that the country should also develop its shipbuilding and recycling industry.
Bangladesh needs to increase the number of marine academy to produce skilled manpower, said Ferdous Ara Begum, chief executive officer of Business Initiative Leading Development.
"We should conduct integrated marine surveys to identify marine resources," she said. The government should develop strategic relationship with the neighbours, India and Myanmar, to tap the immense potential of marine resources, she said.
The government should offer low-cost loans to businesses to encourage them to invest in ocean economy, said AK Azad, president of Bangladesh Chamber of Industries.
The government may allow loans from foreign sources for the private sector, he said.
The main purpose of the roundtable is to create awareness of the immense potential of the ocean economy and encourage wide public participation in the process leading to the adoption of a roadmap on ocean economy, said Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali.
The BoI is looking for new investment opportunities in the sector, said SA Samad, its executive chairman.
He called upon the private sector to take initiative to bring foreign investment in the marine sector.
"We need to do research to realise the marine sector potential," said Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, the energy affairs adviser to the prime minister.
He asked the private sector to identify the opportunities and challenges in ocean economy.


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Time Trialing
Time trialling is the simplest of competitive formats: a race against the clock, with riders starting a minute apart. It's known as the 'race of truth' because there's nowhere to hide, no one to draft behind; just you and the bike and the thumping of your heart. Oh, and a clock ticking.
Most events are fixed distance, being 10,25,50 or 100 miles. There are also fixed time events -12 and 24 hours -with the objective being to ride the furthest you can. Courses are on public roads and are either 'out and back', using a roundabout to turn halfway, or circuits with consecutive left turns. You can take part on any roadworthy bike except a recumbent.
There are two types of individual time trials:-
(1) Open Events.
All Open events in England and Wales are listed in the CTT Handbook available in January each year. These events require an entry form to be completed and posted off to the event organiser with the necessary entry fee, before the closing date (usually about 12 days before the event.) The organiser issues a start sheet, either by post or by email, in the days before the event. This start sheet will list all the riders and their start times, the headquarters, and the prizes on offer. On race day the rider will sign on and pin their race number to the back of the vest before riding to the start line.
Most events can be entered on line using the CTT Website, LINK
(2) Club Events
Club events are basically 'enter on the line race', with a reduced entry fee. There are usually no prizes or result sheets. These events mostly take place in the evening, using a recognised course. While these Club events do not count towards any Lyme Racing Club awards (they do count towards Juvenile Awards), riders must keep record of their times as they must be included when filling in the entry form for Open events. As in Open events riders have to 'sign on' and attach on their vest the number provided.
Local Club event's are on Wednesday's from April until end of August at Tean and Crewe.
CREWE 10TT 2016 Information The Crewe Course has changed for 2016
TEAN 10TT 2016 Information
(3) Open Team Time Trials.
A number of these Open events are held throughout the season. Mostly 2 or 4 members in a team, they are commonly referred to as 2-up or 4-up time trials. In the former it is the last person over the line that determines the team's time. In a 4-up it will be the third rider to cross the finish line. To enable the timekeeper to identify riders of the same team, all riders in the team must wear similar vests.
GHS National Championship, Riders who have attained 12 years of age on the day of the District Championship but, are under 17 years of age on the 31st August in the year of the competition. All entrants must ride in the name of their school or affiliated club. ENTRANTS CAN ONLY RIDE IN THE DISTRICT WHERE THEIR CLUB IS AFFILIATED OR THEIR SCHOOL IS LOCATED. The Lyme area is Manchester District, qualifier is normally in April.
For information on the events our members are taking part in please take a look at our FORUM
Information on Lyme RC Timetrial Awards
All riders under 18 years of age in both Open and Club events must wear an approved helmet and also submit a signed Parental Consent Form with their entry in the case of Open events, or on the night to the organiser for Club events. To take part in any time trial held on the public highway a rider must be aged 12 years of age or over on the day of the event. A rider is classed as a Juvenile until their 16th birthday, and then as a Junior until 31st December of the year in which their 18th birthday occurs.
Entry forms for Open events, which include Time Trials, Team Time Trials, Hill Climbs and also a Parental Consent form can be downloaded by left clicking on:- The CTT Documents Page
Parental consent form for under 18 years of age for Club events:- Link to Under 18's


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A lot of writers struggle with the pressure to create an online platform — including a blog, which can steal precious writing time from other projects. You don't need to be a writer or a blogger, though. You can be … Continue reading
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Attract more visitors to your website with a polished site description
This post is part of a series of easy tech tips for writers. To see past tech tips, click here.
A friend recently asked me a great question: how can I help people find my website?
This task — referred to as search engine optimization, or SEO — is a big one. You can make a career out of it.
Of course, you're a writer, not an SEO expert. We want to keep it that way, so I'm giving you just one piece of homework to make your site look professional and click-worthy in a list of Google results. Anyone can do it — I promise.
I'm featuring self-hosted WordPress sites today because I see a lot of writers using them. If you want to request a tech tip for your non-WordPress site, please drop me a line in the comments.
First of all, let's look at how your site appears in a Google search for your name.
[Tip: tell Google to hide private results (visible only to you) by clicking the option circled in red in the upper right.]
My search result includes bio text from my site's front page, plus some unfortunate alternate text from my headshot. That just won't do. I want to edit that little blurb under my site title. The word count is tiny, but its position is powerful.
You can take control of that text by editing your site's metadata: descriptive content that visitors can't see, but search engines can. Sound too technical? Don't fret. WordPress has some handy plugins to help you out.
To get started, log into your website's admin portal and navigate to Add New under the Plugins menu on the left-hand sidebar. Using a plugin to edit your site's metadata eliminates the need for you to interact with the code directly. I recommend Yoast's WordPress SEO plugin*, and I'm going to use it in my example here.
Search for WordPress SEO and install WordPress SEO by Yoast. The plugin has great features in its settings page, but I'll let you explore those on your own. For now, we're just going to navigate to the edit window for our site's main page — the one people see when they visit www.yourdomainnamehere.com.
You'll see WordPress SEO has added a new box to the edit page. This box allows you to specify a custom title and description for your page. It also provides a handy preview of your new and improved search result.
When you're finished, save your changes by clicking Update.
The WordPress SEO plugin will automatically notify Google that something has changed on your page, but you won't see a change instantaneously. Google doesn't pull information from your site in real time — that would take too long, and most people expect search results to start showing up before they've even finished typing. Instead, Google periodically scans the web — including your site — and stores up-to-date information on their servers. The GoogleBot gets around relatively quickly, though, so your information should update within a week.
It really is that easy! Any questions? Let me know in the comments!
* I have no affiliation with Yoast, nor have I received compensation of any kind in exchange for recommending this plugin. I just happen to like it!
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Book review: Create Your Writer Platform by Chuck Sambuchino
This is part of an ongoing series of book reviews. To view all of them, click here.
Want more people to see your writing? Start by keeping Create Your Writer Platform within arm's reach of your desk. Even if you think your work will stand on its own without self-marketing, this book should give you a firm-yet-friendly nudge in the right direction.
Chuck Sambuchino covers all the major platform avenues — website, blog, e-newsletter, non-fiction articles, public speaking, and social media — in just under 250 pages. While that length doesn't allow for a deep exploration of each topic, it provides plenty to get you started.
Likewise, even if you already know some basics — like how to use Facebook or set up a blog — you won't need to skip anything. As a former public relations and social media professional who has built several websites, I still gained valuable insights into how these tools should serve me as a writer. Create Your Writer Platform also introduced me to key social media analytics tools to quantify my progress.
Sambuchino crafts his message so readers grasp the importance and magnitude of the task at hand, yet don't feel so overwhelmed they don't know where to begin. Perhaps some of this approachability stems from the fact that Create Your Writer Platform reads like a blog: more like listening to a friend than reading a textbook. I couldn't pick it up without my notebook close at hand — not just because I was taking notes for this review, but because I kept jotting down ideas and next steps for my platform-building efforts.
The only big disappointment came with Sambuchino's treatment of Facebook. He presents readers with a choice: accept every friend request and use your Facebook profile as a professional tool, or keep it closed off and miss an important platform opportunity. Facebook pages bridge that gap, allowing you to create a professional presence for yourself without opening your personal profile to the public. I was disappointed that this feature received only a cursory mention while Sambuchino described the personal profile as an ideal platform tool.
I was tempted to gloss over the case studies at the back of the book, but I'm glad I gave them a thorough read. Fiction writers may struggle with Create Your Writer Platform's bias toward non-fiction platforms, but will find themselves well-represented in the case studies. The presentation will be familiar to anyone who reads blog interviews: answers to a standard list of questions are included, largely unedited, in the interviewee's own words/voice. This makes even the bestsellers feel human and relatable and will leave the reader thinking "hey, this is something I can do, too."
It would be easy to finish a book like this feeling like I could never rise to the level of the case study authors, or like there was simply too much to do, but I felt just the opposite. Create Your Writer Platform will leave you feeling energized and ready to get started, even if your niche hasn't fully revealed itself to you yet.
4 WordPress widgets that will improve your author website today
This is an ongoing series of easy tech tips for writers. To view all tech tips, click here.
Google "WordPress plugins for writers" and you'll find several lists of goodies for your WordPress site. The problem is, most of these articles feature plugins to help you build a stronger platform long-term: editorial calendars, Google Analytics, spam filters, byline managers…
Head spinning yet? What if you're short on time — or your helpful, tech-savvy friend is short on time — and you want high-profile improvements your visitors will notice right away?
You need to look for widgets.
Widgets, a type of WordPress plugin, appear in website sidebars: lists of recent or popular posts, search boxes, Twitter feeds, e-newsletter sign-up forms, etc.
As a recovering PR and social media professional, I've maintained five very different WordPress sites at some time or another. A lot of widgets have crossed my path, and I ask something very simple of all of them: perform a useful function while integrating seamlessly with the rest of the site.
Here are four keys to a successful author website and the widgets to make it happen:
Make it easy to find you on social networks.
Social Media Widget
Your website provides a hub for your writer platform: a directory visitors can use to follow you across the web. Social Media Widget supports over 50 social media services and provides a space for custom entries if you belong to a site that isn't listed. You can adjust the size of the icons to fit the size of your sidebar and the number of sites you have listed.
Offer several ways to read your content.
Feedburner Email Widget
Think no one wants to receive your blog posts via email? Think again. People are in their email inbox several times a day looking for new content. If you don't offer a way for visitors to your site to receive email updates, you're losing readers. The Feedburner Email Widget connects to Google's popular Feedburner service and allows you to offer a simple signup form on every page of your site.
Automate whenever possible.
Kebo Twitter Feed
If you're investing time in Twitter, why not let that work for you and create a stream of fresh content on the front page of your site? I've tried several Twitter widgets, and Kebo Twitter Feed is my all-time favorite. Many widgets have their own look or try to bring in Twitter's aesthetic via buttons, icons, etc. Kebo conforms to your website's appearance so it doesn't look out of place.
Make it easy to share your content.
Share Buttons by AddToAny
Okay, this isn't a widget. It shows up in your blog posts instead of your site's sidebar. However, if I read a great article and there's no button inviting me to share it with my social networks, I'm unlikely to go to the trouble. Don't miss this opportunity. Make it easy for readers to spread the word for you.
Do you use WordPress plugins or widgets to enhance your author website? Which ones? Share in the comments so we can find some new favorites.
Use Google Alerts to keep tabs on your author platform.
What will an agent see if she Googles you right this instant? Are you tracking your name in real time as it appears on the Internet?
If you answered no, you have a problem. Luckily, it's easy to solve with Google Alerts. Google Alerts automates the process of Googling yourself and sends updates directly to your email so you never miss a thing.
"I do a Google and social media search for every query I read," David Rozansky, publisher at Flying Pen Press, told me via Twitter. He's not alone. These days, you can be certain agents you query will run a Google search on your name. They aren't just checking for negative stories or bad behavior; they need to assess your platform.
"Platform…is your visibility as an author," Chuck Sambuchino writes in his book Create Your Writer Platform. The better visibility you have, the more salable your writing looks to agents and publishers.
With that in mind, it's crucial to keep tabs on those Google search results. Here's how:
If you don't have a Google account, you'll need to sign up for one to use Google Alerts. Once you've logged into your Google account, go to www.google.com/alerts. Google gives you a form to create a new alert right away:
- Search query: Your full name, surrounded by quotation marks.
- Result type: Everything.
- How often: Up to you, but I recommend once a day. This will give you a daily update with any new Google search results for your name. If your name is high-profile or you write about a controversial topic, you may want to choose as-it-happens to make sure you're the first to know if something goes viral.
- How many: Again, up to you and how tightly you need to monitor your online image. Only the best results — where Google weeds out irrelevant results — is sufficient for most writers. By default, search results pages are filtered similarly, so choosing only the best results gives you something close to what an agent sees when she Googles your name. If you feel more comfortable weeding out those junk results on your own, choose all results.
- Deliver to: Choose your email address.
You'll notice Google displays a live preview of your search results as you adjust your alert settings. I made a few notes on mine here to demonstrate some important things you can learn from these results. There are ways I could fix these platform issues, but we'll save that for another tutorial.
Once you've finished filling out the form, click Create Alert.
You're all done! Google will keep you abreast of what's happening when people search for you. If you want to get really fancy, you can create alerts for competing authors, relevant topics, your agent's name, and anything else you want to monitor.
Questions? Requests for future tutorials? Leave them in the comments.


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By offering several methods of payment including at PayPoint approved retail stores, Amigo Loans has established a reputation as a fairer deal for those looking for 'pay day loans' in Britain. They also pride themselves on giving regular feedback to the three major credit agencies, meaning that Amigo Loans presents a good opportunity for lenders to improve their credit rating.
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Ang Trapeang Thmor Reservoir trip
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May 8th, 2009 – by: CinnamonCookie
I went on a daytrip with the Sam Veasna Center, which I can really recommend when you want to do something organised, but not something mainstream in Northern Cambodia. Two things though: you have to love nature, and in particular: birds. I'm more of a general nature-lover, and the bird-watching was fun for most part, but I'm not really into it.
I did not went on their regular daytrips, but on one of the guide training trips, so I was basically in a car with seven of Cambodia's top birdwatchers. I quess even seven of Cambodia's only birdwatchers.
The trip was real fun, only started really early at 5am. Then we drove two hours to the reservate, which is actually from the Angkorean times, but was abandoned and discarded. Pol Pot successfully opened up the reservoir again, causing a lot of people to die in forced labour. The reservoir has a lot of birds (ofcourse) and a lot of rare species sometimes show up there.
It was so funny to be in a car with so many birdwatchers. They see something flying miles from you and they can tell you exactly what bird it is, if it's a female or male, and where it comes from. At that point I still hadn't spotted the bird! And that while bouncing on Cambodia's famous unpaved roads.
The Sam Veasna Center is a really good organisation if you want to participate in eco-tourism. They organise trips to remote villages in the dry season, and give them a chance to make some profit out of it. In the rainy season they often go to these villages and offer them training and workshops. You can find them at http://www.samveasna.org/ and they are also the only eco-tour operator that Wildlife Conservation International allows in their parcs. Sorry for the advertising here, but this is not only a commercial organisation and I hope it's allowed in this context.
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