Every year I am privileged to connect with more and more people through the content that I write on this blog. Some of the stuff I have written has been for lack of a better term… crap! But some of it you have liked and have found useful in your web business ventures. As a blogger there is no better feeling in the world than helping someone through the content that you publish.

I am very lucky to have such an intelligent and thoughtful audience that takes the time to appreciate the work that I put together. Thank you all! You know who you are! I look forward to another year with all of you and it’s my hope that this blog will continue to serve as a helpful resource to you.

Here are the top 10 posts of 2010 based on a combination of Traffic, Comments, Retweets, and Social Bookmarks. Enjoy!

1. The Only 4 WordPress Security Plugins You Need

Keeping your WordPress blog safe and secure from hackers can be a stressful thing. Here are the 4 plugins that you need to help you stay hack-free.

2. 7 Reasons to Still Use Firefox & Not Just Google Chrome

The Chrome browser from Google seems to get all the hype these days. Here are 7 reasons why Mozilla Firefox is still the browser to use. Security, functionality, and reliability to name just a few.

3. Lead Form Landing Page Inspiration Part I

I put this post together to help those looking for some inspiration/good ideas when creating a new landing page. More specifically this is for landing pages that capture lead information.

4. 6 Reasons I Prefer Google Analytics Over Omniture

Those who know me know that I am not a big fan of Omniture. In this article I basically explain the details behind why. The overall reason… because Google Analytics is better. And it’s free!

5. 6 Reasons to Use NameCheap Instead of GoDaddy

Most webmasters still use GoDaddy as their Domain Registrar of choice. But what you are not getting with GoDaddy you could be getting with NameCheap. I break that all down in this article.

6. Review of the Symphony Open Source CMS

Believe it or not as awesome as WordPress is, it’s not the only effective open source content management system (CMS). Learn what Symphony is all about and how you might be able to use it.

7. 8 Google Analytics Reports For Improving SEO

So many use Google Analytics but few use it to it’s full capacity. In this post I break down 8 specific reports (and how to generate them) in Google Analytics that help you improve your SEO efforts.

8. Warning: 6 SEO WordPress Plugins You MUST Have

Much like the Security Plugins post I wrote, this post breaks down the 6 specific SEO plugins for WordPress that I classify as “must-have.” Stick with these, write good content and your SEO goals should be met.

9. 5 Essential Modules for Running a Drupal Powered Affiliate Site

Are you into Affiliate Marketing? Are you interested in using the Drupal CMS to power your affiliate site? If so learn about 5 modules you NEED to install.

10. Direct Navigation 101 – The Complete Guide to Type-In Traffic

What is Direct Navigation? If you would have told me back in 2009 that I would be generating thousands of leads per month in 2010 through Direct Navigation I would think you were crazy! Well I am doing it and here is what I have learned about domains and Direct Navigation in the process.

Bonus: 10 Killer WordPress Social Media Plugins

This one has not been published as long but I wanted to add it to the list. 10 Social Media plugins that will help you make your blog more “social.” You do not need to install all 1o. Just pick a couple that fit your needs.