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Google’s Personal Search and its Possible Effects on SEO
December 23, 2009
With the announcement by Google earlier this month that it has added its new Personalized Search feature to all Google users - not only those that have and are logged into their Google account, search engine professionals all around the world began considering the possible effects on their businesses.
Microformats and SEO
November 11, 2009
If you have not yet heard of microformats, chances are that you will not only hear more about them, but also be using them in the very near future. Microformats, while not necessarily a transformation technology has a very good chance of being a staple for web developers and those that practice SEO.
Google and Bing: Recent Search Engine Innovations
September 29, 2009
With all the hoopla surrounding Microsoft’s Bing introduction over the last few months, Google has been recently flexing their muscles as well, letting the surfing community know that they are still relevant. Actually, everyone knows that Google is quite relevant, but you can surely bet, that they want to continue to be the top dog and continue to have the momentum of being the search engine brand that is most innovative.
What Does the Bing/Yahoo! Deal Mean for SEO?
August 11, 2009
While the reaction from many in the SEO community has varied, after a few days of the news being out and more and more information coming forward, most search engine optimizers are starting to see the dust settle and are beginning to realize what this partnership between these two search and advertising behemoths might look like. So, here are just some of the items that those in the SEO industries should consider.
Bing is Here!
June 17, 2009
So for us in the SEO and/or SEM industry, how does Bing stack up to their earlier releases and how will it affect the search environment now and in the near future, here are just some of the possibilities. While, it is obviously a new product and its implications won’t be known for some time, here is some insight into Bing and how it might ultimately affect our industry.
Is Twitter for SEO & SEM Companies?
May 13, 2009
If you are remotely interested in the web, you probably already hearing daily about a Web 2.0 site that has been experiencing exponential growth. Twitter- the micro-blogging site has taken the web by storm over the last couple of years and today it ranks third in its membership (right behind MySpace.com and Facebook.com). For those in the SEO and SEM industry, you are probably asking yourself how can Twitter benefit my business and clients. And while it is important to note that Twitter is a different beast than both search engines such as Google and social networking sites such as Facebook.com, there are tremendous opportunities available.
Is Google Promote an SEO Killer?
April 02, 2009
One such feature that Google has added which has received plenty of attention from the SEO and SEM community is Google Promote.
Promote Your Website with a Press Release
March 04, 2009
One of the most effective tools available to SEO's, web developers and businesses of all types and sizes are press releases. While in the past, press releases were usually a mainstay of blue chip corporations and large organizations, today no matter who you are or what you would like to promote, a press release not only can increase awareness of your product, service or website, but can ultimately help you rank higher in the search engine rankings.
The Semantic Web is Coming
January 05, 2009
Wow! It's amazing at how fast the World Wide Web and the ability for information to be exchanged and communicated between individuals, groups and the masses have evolved. It was only a little more than 15 years ago that the World Wide Web finally began to pick up steam and grab viewers and contributors.
SEO & Video: Technology that will Change the Way We Search
October 20, 2008
With video obviously becoming a huge force on the web, it is imperative that search engine optimizers and web developers know how the current and future process of video search works and how it will ultimately evolve in the near future.
Insight into the New Web Browser- Google Chrome
September 18, 2008
On September 2, 2008, Google released their beta version of their new open source web browser Chrome. Practically, everything Google releases is received with much fanfare and Chrome was no different. Many SEO's, programmers and web specialists immediately downloaded Chrome to see just what it offered, what its intentions are and how will it affect the surfing community at large. After a couple of weeks, some reviews are just starting to trickle in, here are just some of the things you should know about Chrome.
Leveraging Video for SEO Purposes
August 18, 2008
One service that many SEO's have been looking into recently (some for the last couple of years) has been web video. Web video is here to stay (obviously), but it also gives us optimizers a whole new stream to not only capitalize on, but leap ahead of the competition that does not take full advantage of this technology. For those that are fairly new to web video, here are some tips on leveraging video for SEO purposes.
A Gift From Google - Search Volume Numbers for AdWords Keyword Tool
July 21, 2008
SEO has always been seen as a cross between an art and science, but recently Google has been opening up more and more of its web data to the masses, helping SEO's across the globe base their campaigns on solid, quantitative data. For years, web developers, internet marketers and SEO's have been walking blind when trying to figure out the amount of searches for specific keywords on Google.
Optimizing for the Mobile Web
June 23, 2008
While cell phones and SMS texting have made it easy to communicate, the US and the world is on the verge of possibly seeing a huge jump in communication and information technology - the Mobile Web.
What's Important to Know About the Google "Dewey" Algorithm Update
May 19, 2008
Well, you probably already know about the new Google update. While the last several updates don't have a distinctive name, this past update which came roaring in during March and April wreaking havoc to all SEO's deserves a name like a great storm - this one named "Dewey" after a code word used in Matt Cutt's blog. Following is some of the information I have been able to collect on Dewey, hopefully giving SEO's information that can be useful for their clients and websites.
How Blogs Can Help Improve Inbound Links
March 31, 2008
There have been plenty of articles written regarding how blogging is an effective marketing and SEO strategy and while many articles touch upon the finer points of developing blogs for profit, few address how they can assist improving inbound links. In the following article, I’ll take a stab at giving some valuable information to my fellow SEM and SEO professionals working hard to maximize their gains in traffic and indexing. |
