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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How Much Should You Spend On SEO?

It’s a tough question, especially in a bad economy. The question really begs another question – what is your goal for your site? If you are operating it as a real business where you hope to either supplement your current income or rely on i… . . . → Read More: How Much Should You Spend On SEO?

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What’s More Important in Search? Freshness or Quality?

It’s been a while since we looked at one of the Google Q&A webmaster videos that Matt Cutts does, but I found this recent one particularly interesting, considering the emphasis that has been put on freshness in search engines lately.

How important is freshness to you as a search engine user? Share your thoughts here.

The user question in this particular video says:
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Competition Analysis Basics for SEO

In my last article titled, “Keyword Research Basics for SEO” I discussed keyword research and the basics of keyword selection. Of course – you can’t solidify your targets until you understand what you’re up against. All the keyw… . . . → Read More: Competition Analysis Basics for SEO

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Are Likes and Retweets the New Links?

Search has been evolving for years, and it looks as though its really starting to enter a new era entirely. While search and social media may be two different animals, it is becoming more clear that they’re directly related, and will continue to be mor… . . . → Read More: Are Likes and Retweets the New Links?

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Why New Google SERPs Might Mean More Traffic for You

Now that the masses have access to Google’s newly redesigned results pages, it’s time to consider this in an SEO light if you have not already been considering it. How do Google’s New SERPs Affect SEO? Comment here. Google has had its search options… . . . → Read More: Why New Google SERPs Might Mean More Traffic for You

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New Data From Google Can Help You Optimize Your Site for Conversions

Google has just started sharing more detailed data for each individual search query in the Top search queries feature in Webmaster Tools.  Google used to just report the average position at which your site’s pages appeared in the search results fo… . . . → Read More: New Data From Google Can Help You Optimize Your Site for Conversions

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Is Your Content Getting As Much Out of YouTube as it Could Be?

YouTube still claims to be the second largest search engine in the world. Just think about that for a minute. If you produce online video and it’s not on YouTube, you’re probably missing out on a great deal of potential viewers. If you’re not producing… . . . → Read More: Is Your Content Getting As Much Out of YouTube as it Could Be?

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