Nick Baker
@nickbaker.digital
Once upon a time I was the Lockdown Poll guy on Twitter. Digital analyst nick@nickbaker.digital wrangling web analytics, SEO etc. Sport, cricket 🏏🇳🇿
Not sure if it is still the case, but I saw a stat online that the UK generated 15 times as much solar power as NZ .... PER PERSON!
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Not sure if it is still the case, but I saw a stat online that the UK generated 15 times as much solar power as NZ .... PER PERSON!
That solar bar is pitifully low - 10 years ago we should have ramped it up and we wouldn't need coal now.
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
That solar bar is pitifully low - 10 years ago we should have ramped it up and we wouldn't need coal now.
If you put your 1 million into a term deposit and it grew to 1.1 million with interest, it would have been 1.135 million (estimated) but you've been taxed on the interest. If inflation was 10% over this period, you're still being taxed.
November 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
If you put your 1 million into a term deposit and it grew to 1.1 million with interest, it would have been 1.135 million (estimated) but you've been taxed on the interest. If inflation was 10% over this period, you're still being taxed.
I think it is the other way round ...
November 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I think it is the other way round ...
Aye that it does. Poor you! (hides)
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Aye that it does. Poor you! (hides)
She was born with subluxation in her ankles - nothing to stop her feet from bending to 180°. Meant they could fix them separately.
Not much you can do with "poor you" is there!?!
Not much you can do with "poor you" is there!?!
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 AM
She was born with subluxation in her ankles - nothing to stop her feet from bending to 180°. Meant they could fix them separately.
Not much you can do with "poor you" is there!?!
Not much you can do with "poor you" is there!?!
When our girl was little, she had both ankles operated on (separate times) and used to wear a splint for support. We used a wheelchair when we traveled and everyone was like "awww poor little girl, so sad". Then 5 minutes later she'd be up and running about - the looks on people's faces ....
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 AM
When our girl was little, she had both ankles operated on (separate times) and used to wear a splint for support. We used a wheelchair when we traveled and everyone was like "awww poor little girl, so sad". Then 5 minutes later she'd be up and running about - the looks on people's faces ....
They are all "pieces of eight, pieces of eight"
November 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
They are all "pieces of eight, pieces of eight"
I tried a few different searches and I even saw this page referenced in an AI Overview. So we have completely made up (AI) content infecting Google Search and it is only going to get worse. Welcome to the brave new world 5/n
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I tried a few different searches and I even saw this page referenced in an AI Overview. So we have completely made up (AI) content infecting Google Search and it is only going to get worse. Welcome to the brave new world 5/n
Now I have been using Google Search Console since it was called Webmaster Tools but I had never seen that option. Thinking it could be a new feature, I dived in and of course, the instructions were completely false.
From the previous screenshot, the false instructions aren't even consistent.
4/n
From the previous screenshot, the false instructions aren't even consistent.
4/n
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Now I have been using Google Search Console since it was called Webmaster Tools but I had never seen that option. Thinking it could be a new feature, I dived in and of course, the instructions were completely false.
From the previous screenshot, the false instructions aren't even consistent.
4/n
From the previous screenshot, the false instructions aren't even consistent.
4/n
I looked at the page and there it was, full detailed instructions on how to upload your favicon to Google Search Console 3/n
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I looked at the page and there it was, full detailed instructions on how to upload your favicon to Google Search Console 3/n
I did various searches and the consensus was that all you can do is request the home page to be indexed in Google Search Console and then hope the favicon changed.
But then I saw this result on page 1 of Google Search Results and investigated. 2/n
But then I saw this result on page 1 of Google Search Results and investigated. 2/n
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I did various searches and the consensus was that all you can do is request the home page to be indexed in Google Search Console and then hope the favicon changed.
But then I saw this result on page 1 of Google Search Results and investigated. 2/n
But then I saw this result on page 1 of Google Search Results and investigated. 2/n
When Trump demands it, will USA be given a second chance if they lose in the round of 32?
November 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
When Trump demands it, will USA be given a second chance if they lose in the round of 32?
The world needs edamame cheese
November 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The world needs edamame cheese
It certainly does - you can feel absolutely fried after a full day. Once sat for a whole day in the sun meticulously applying sun screen but missed a spot around my neck as I leaned forward and ended with a bright red triangle.
November 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
It certainly does - you can feel absolutely fried after a full day. Once sat for a whole day in the sun meticulously applying sun screen but missed a spot around my neck as I leaned forward and ended with a bright red triangle.
Yeah Jamieson must be injured again or else they are managing his workload. Agree on Young and I'm not a huge fan of Smith, looks too up and down
November 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Yeah Jamieson must be injured again or else they are managing his workload. Agree on Young and I'm not a huge fan of Smith, looks too up and down
I think they all get refunds. It used to be that day 3 was a great day to pick, now even day 2 can be risky!
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
I think they all get refunds. It used to be that day 3 was a great day to pick, now even day 2 can be risky!
I see your ideal spot and raise you Bay Oval on a camping chair with a view of Mauao (just don't look at the salt pile)
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I see your ideal spot and raise you Bay Oval on a camping chair with a view of Mauao (just don't look at the salt pile)
Sometimes bowlers get better with age when they have grown into their craft. Or sometimes they just retire due to injury
November 24, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Sometimes bowlers get better with age when they have grown into their craft. Or sometimes they just retire due to injury
I'm with you 100%, I like a good ODI but test cricket is the best. I have attended T20s and honestly it is painful to be blasted by loud music almost every ball - much prefer to be on the grass bank at a test match chatting away in the peace and quiet!
November 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I'm with you 100%, I like a good ODI but test cricket is the best. I have attended T20s and honestly it is painful to be blasted by loud music almost every ball - much prefer to be on the grass bank at a test match chatting away in the peace and quiet!
Planning to go to day 2 of the test - I'm a test match boy (meaning I'm old enough to only have test matches to watch as a boy!)
Pretty predictable squad presuming that they are managing injuries and workload
Pretty predictable squad presuming that they are managing injuries and workload
November 24, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Planning to go to day 2 of the test - I'm a test match boy (meaning I'm old enough to only have test matches to watch as a boy!)
Pretty predictable squad presuming that they are managing injuries and workload
Pretty predictable squad presuming that they are managing injuries and workload
I pretty much ignored that Zimbabwe test - it was mainly stat padding and the reason why Foulkes averages 8 with the ball! I didn't realise Duffy was ancient (by fast bowling standards, not ancient like me!)
November 24, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I pretty much ignored that Zimbabwe test - it was mainly stat padding and the reason why Foulkes averages 8 with the ball! I didn't realise Duffy was ancient (by fast bowling standards, not ancient like me!)
Well he is in the squad (see my post just now). Must be a good chance to play with no Jamieson and O'Rourke.
November 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Well he is in the squad (see my post just now). Must be a good chance to play with no Jamieson and O'Rourke.