4 Graphics to Help Illustrate On-Page SEO

Posted by randfishFor many SEO professionals, on-page optimization is back to basics. But sadly, there seem to be a lot of us who still make some very basic mistakes. In this post, I’ll try to add on to my previous writing on perfecting on-page optimiz… . . . → Read More: 4 Graphics to Help Illustrate On-Page SEO

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SEO Experts React To Google Algorithm Update

I’m not sure what other writers are calling Google’s algorithm update, as we’ve only had it for a day. I’m staying with the KISS (keep it simple stupid) method, and calling it “Google Fresh“. No doubt, SEO experts, w… . . . → Read More: SEO Experts React To Google Algorithm Update

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Google Panda Update Launched in More Countries

If you’ve been following the search industry for the last month or two, I probably don’t have to tell you have big an impact Google’s Panda update has had on a lot of sites. Google had only rolled the update … Continue reading
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5 Tips for Making Your Site More Local-Friendly

Search engines have become one of the primary ways that people find products and services right in their hometown. This growing reality significantly increases the need for small local business owners to master this thing called local search. There a… . . . → Read More: 5 Tips for Making Your Site More Local-Friendly

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Another Aid to SEO Copywriting from the Wonderful Folks at Google

Google couples its search engine with an automatic email generator, enabling online copywriters to monitor keywords, competitors, hackers and plagiarists. Of all the online robots and applications on tap, my favorite is Google Alerts. Google Alerts is the online copywriter’s friend. It’s powerful, uncomplicated and free. Here’s how you can use it to aid your SEO copywriting and help maintain your high Google search rankings. . . . → Read More: Another Aid to SEO Copywriting from the Wonderful Folks at Google

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The Danger of Overdoing SEO

Posted by randfishDuring my first few years in the SEO field, half of the sites I’d visit – those my SEO brethren in the forums or over email owned – were what today we’d probably call "over-optimized." They tended to have features like:Keywo… . . . → Read More: The Danger of Overdoing SEO

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SEO News: Meta Title Tags are Gold

Meta Title Tags are Gold

By Peter Bowen (c) 2010

Featured Video: State of Search News Roundup

How to Write Compelling Page Titles

From an SEO perspective, the title of the webpage is very important. These are the words that describe what your page is about and are the first words that a search . . . → Read More: SEO News: Meta Title Tags are Gold

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SiteProNews: My Tactics for Getting Those Top 5 Spots in Google

My Tactics for Getting

Those Top 5 Spots in Google

By Titus Hoskins (c) 2010

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Video: How to Extend Your Reach with Social Bookmarking

Actually, getting in the #1 spot is best, but I will settle for the top 5 or even anywhere on the . . . → Read More: SiteProNews: My Tactics for Getting Those Top 5 Spots in Google

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Social Search Optimization – Search Engine Watch (SEW)

Social Search Optimization

Jason Cormier | Aug 23, 2010 | 2 Comments

A search engine’s ultimate mission is to serve the most relevant information it can. But from a search perspective, the emergence of social media has essentially expanded what’s relevant.

While many refer to this subject matter as social media optimization (SMO), I . . . → Read More: Social Search Optimization – Search Engine Watch (SEW)

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Why You Shouldn’t Pursue the Long Tail – Search Engine Watch (SEW)

Why You Shouldn’t Pursue the Long Tail

Eric Enge | Aug 24, 2010 | 2 Comments

You’re about to build a new site from scratch. You have great content. You have a search engine friendly site architecture. You have plans for a great link building campaign, and you’re ready to get active in social . . . → Read More: Why You Shouldn’t Pursue the Long Tail – Search Engine Watch (SEW)

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