TOP 100 Lists

 10. Spyfu: Spyfu provides competitive intelligence for keywords and ad copy. This is a great tool to identify any keyword gaps you might have with your competitors. There is a pro version, but the free version gives you the big picture overview.

9. Geo Keyword List Generator: This is a great tool for building out geo modified keyword list. Just add a zip code and radius and this tool will pull in all cities, zip codes and abbreviations of relevant geo in that area.

8. Typo Generator: Similar to the geo generator, but this tool quickly produces common misspellings and typos of the desired search term.

7. Niche Keyword Finder: This is a great resource to ensure your bases are covered with your keyword portfolio. This often picks up themes that would normally go unnoticed.

6. Keyword Mixer: A quick way to build out a long-tail keyword list.

5. MSN Ad Lab: A full range of tools ranging from audience intelligence to keyword research. I also recommend adding the free Excel plug in.

4. Compete: Very similar to Spyfu, but sometimes the results differ, so it’s best to reference both sources.

3. Ad Words Wrapper: This is a great tool for creating match types.

2. Keyword Map: Another keyword generation tool, but this will display the results visually and showcase areas of possible expansion.

1. Google: There are really 11 resources included in this one.  Rather than going through each one individually, I’ve provided a little blurb about some of the ones used more frequently. I recommend using and researching all of these on your own though.

• • Google Ad Words Editor – This is a great time saver for building and setting up huge campaigns.
  • Google Website Optimizer – This tool allows you to test and optimize site content and design.
  • Google Analytics – Provides much of what an expensive analytics package can for free.
  • Google Insights for Search – A great keyword tool for determining seasonality and trends.
  • Google Mobile Ad Preview Tool – Offers a quick way to see your ads on mobile devices.
  • Other Google tools include: Google traffic estimator, Google Alerts, Google Trends, Google Ad Planner, Google URL Builder and most recently the competitive tools through the Ad Words dashboard.

1. His Toughness
Phil Harris was a cranky, grizzly bear of a man; he's like the tough-but-tender uncle we all wish we could toss a football with. Crab fishing is not for the weak of heart, and with 32 years as a crab fisherman, Phil proved himself to be tougher than any UFC fighter. We'll always remember his immortal quote: "You ain't a man till you pull a tooth out with a pair of pliers." Indeed — and next to Phil, very few of us are men.


2. His Sense of Humor
Navigating a crab boat through frigid Arctic waters…it's not exactly a laugh riot. But Phil always kept the mood light with his trademark zingers and putdowns. Plus, who could forget his undying obsession with crab farts? The man insisted that he could smell out a herd of crabs with just a whiff of their flatulence. If a grown man sniffing out crab farts (and enjoying it) isn't funny, we don't know what is.


3. His Way With His Sons
Phil's sons, Josh and Jake, served with their dad as deckhands aboard the Cornelia Marie. Phil clearly loved them, and loved getting the opportunity to spend time with them on the sea. But as the boat's captain, he treated his boys just as harshly as he would any other crew member. And it worked, because at the time of Phil's death, Josh and Jake were ready to take over. That's the best gift he could give them.

4. His Everyman Appeal
We love a hard worker, and nobody worked harder than Phil. Growing up in Seattle, he began fishing with his father at age 7 and went to work as a crab fisherman right after high school. He became a crab fishing boat captain at the tender age of 21, and spent more than 20 years as captain of the Cornelia Marie, putting his life on the line every crab season. Just remember that the next time you enjoy a nice, juicy crab leg.

5. His Openness
No, we wouldn't call Phil a touchy-feely guy — but he did open up his life, warts and all, to us each week. And we're so glad he did. Phil helped make "Catch" the highest rated show on Discovery; the last two episodes netted more than 5 million viewers each (a phenomenal number for a cable-channel show). And thankfully, Discovery is giving us a chance to say our final goodbyes. 

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1. Pizza

At 2 a.m., few things sound better than a hot slice of pizza on a white paper plate, doused in red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese. Simple and satisfying, plus it requires little effort or thought—very important at 2 a.m.

2. Hot Dogs

In San Francisco, hot dog vendors parked near bars wrap their products in bacon for that extra grease factor. But whether they come in hot dog, brat, or sausage form, meat tubes in a bun remain a popular drunken snack. 

3. Breakfast

I’m not talking a bowl of cereal or fruit and yogurt—I mean over-stuffed omelets, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, sausage and bacon, and other greasy brunch fare that hits the spot. 

4. Noodles

A pile of starchy goodness is just what our bodies need in the throes of inebriation, or so we tell ourselves as we stumble toward that late-night ramen or pho joint. Pho’s also what many people opt to eat (if they can stomach anything) when hung over. There must be something magical in that broth … 

5. Hamburgers

There’s a reason fast food places get so crowded in the wee hours of the night (besides their late hours, of course). Their hamburgers are delicious—or taste that way to your liquored-up senses—and come with handy wrappers that prevent said burger from spilling on your lap.

6. Waffles

Given the popularity of IHOP, Waffle House, and other breakfast-specific restaurants past 2 a.m., waffles deserve their own place on this list. Personally, sweets don’t appeal to me when I’m drunk, but I’ve heard enough people speak fondly of drunken waffle runs to include it on the list. 

7. French Fries

If you’ve gone drinking with me, you’ve probably had french fries with me. Hash browns fall into this category, too. They’re what I crave the most after a night out and I know I’m not alone. To be honest, I never don’t want fried potatoes, but they seem to taste even better as a dessert after too many drinks. 

8. Burritos and Tacos

These require a little more skill to eat than the rest of the items, since one wrong bite spills the contents onto the plate or worse, the floor. But the combination of beans, rice, and hot tortillas is so satisfying to the stomach, it’s worth the addled brain effort. 

9. Chips and Pretzels

When all else fails, a bag of chips or pretzels won’t do you wrong. It’s affordable, portable, and the salty flavor is especially enjoyable after a few beers (or in conjunction with them).

10. Whatever’s in the Fridge

I’ve seen my friends work some amazing magic in the kitchen after leaving the bars. With a little open-mindedness and alcohol-fueled confidence, even the lousiest of cooks can pull together a late night snack with what he’s got on hand, even if it’s nothing but potato chips, Kraft American cheese, and hot sauce.