I have to admit. I’m not very enthused about Facebook’s decision to allow users to create Vanity URLs for their profiles (and pages…though I haven’t seen any for those yet. Not sure who is eligible, and when the rest of us will be?)

Of course, it just makes sense that a person can give out easy-to-remember static looking URL’s to their family, friends, and clients/customers instead of a long string of variable gobbledeegook. But, I knew - as an SEO professional - that the mad rush to SQUAT on the best keyword phrases would ruin the usefulness of Facebook’s move.

Can I blame anyone for the rush? Nope. The opportunity is there, so why not take it? I blame Facebook for allowing the opportunity to be there in the first place. How fair is it that some unrelated person, business, or organization can steal (take) your name, your identity, or more likely, YOUR MAIN KEYWORD PHRASE?

First come, first serve. And that’s all that qualifies you to choose your URL "username".

And the change…

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Promoting a sporting event is not as challenging as promoting a pottery or knitting class. Sport events are generally popular with any age or group.

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Acquiring fine art furniture is like having the best of both worlds. Not only is it an investment in a piece of fine art but it is also an investment in good furniture. Fine art that is actually useful. It’s no wonder such pieces can be highly marketable. Furniture artists are well received and praised for their craftsmanship, creativity and skill at making such fine pieces.

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Gift engraving and embroidery services are a useful and unique service applicable in a variety of ways. What’s more, it’s a highly graphic medium that has the potential to improve as printing technology becomes more advanced. Its personalized service also makes for creative graphic designs involving color, font style, patterns, sizes and shapes.

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Creating hand bags can be a relaxing, recreational and even lucrative craft. Many different designs can be made using numerous materials out in the market. Bag styles can include classic-looking, beachy, modern, ethnic, chic, avant-garde, Victorian-inspired, or professional-looking. A popular choice for today is environment-friendly bags made of recycled materials or woven using natural fibers.

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Ornamental plants such as bromeliads and bonsai are attractive additions and accents to any home. A homeowner who gardens actually treats them as prized garden assets. They usually occupy a central space or become focal points in a garden. For the challenged gardener, these plants may be a bit intimidating.

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There are many ways for freelance writers to promote their service to clients. Cost-effective ways and materials used for promotions still have the potential of representing a freelance writer’s professionalism.

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Homemade pastries has been known to have a strong local market. They have a market particularly within a residential neighborhood, church, school, community clubs and group meetings. Pastries though can be numerous and so are pastry business owners and bakers. It’s advisable for a local pastry business owner to establish a strong brand name or signature in order to stand out from the rest.

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There is an increasing popularity for organic products today. Organic food and bath products continue to have a market as more people are joining the “green” movement. Some people are even wisely profiting from it. With all the organic and homemade products out in the market, it can be hard to actually market local homemade products.

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Preparing for the Holidays is an excuse to be extravagant in your expenses because the Season promotes sharing and reaching out to loved ones and long lost friends and relatives. One of the most convenient ways to accomplish reaching out to every person that matters is possible when you personalize and print postcards.

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