Blog Category: SEO

It is truly sad that our economy is so bad and unfortunately many businesses of every size have closed (I am sure you are aware). The businesses that are left now need to grab new customers and clients that previously used other businesses that are now gone. The stronger have survived, but you won’t remain [...]

I posted a video interview where Bruce Clay said ranking was dead on 11-20-08. My Google Toolbar gave a PR of three on that page almost immediately, but I thought it was a fluke. Guess what? It hasn’t gone away. My home page has a 3 and my blog has a 3 and my SEM page has [...]

I love putting great videos on the blog and this is one of them. Rand offers a new video on Fridays. SEOmoz Whiteboard Friday – How to Get Awesome Links Another great video from Rand, “Buckets and Buckets of Keywords”. You can also go to his site and read the comments by users

I hope you enjoy it or get something out of it… Being Found Is Crucial, But Keeping the Visitor is Just as Crucial

I read on Search Engine Land this morning that Hitwise is reporting the search queries are getting longer. Well, I have been discussing this in speeches and with clients for awhile. What I am observing as I scroll through tons of data and analytics for myself, clients and other businesses is that the queries are [...]

1.Optimized Copy is Crucial! Every site needs copy that supports the optimization strategies. You must have copy that will bring users in for specific phrases that will help you meet your goal, whether it be selling a product or services or bringing in donations…whatever your goal is, your copy needs to enable that goal to [...]

Some of the things I think are crucial to do well during this economy are: Paying close attention to your analytics and make sure your optimization strategies are aimed in the right directions. Revamp and update. Make sure you have a solid foundation for your site. I  consider a solid foundation having a compliant Web [...]

I have many people that contact me and tell me they want to be #1 for “whatever” phrase. Well, that is all fine and dandy, but what is the reason they want to be #1  for that phrase? Is it ego? For some businesses ego may be a part of it, but if you are [...]

I have reviewed some interesting contracts the last few days and I want to give you some information: Google Webmaster Tools (GWT) is FREE. Most of what I look at for services and monthly services on these stupid contracts is information you get for free from GWT. You shouldn’t pay monthly for information you are [...]

Well, I am back and I am tired. I have to say that I am one of those that is flat out terrified of planes…I hate them, so the fact that I went to SMX should tell you that I really wanted to go. I had to drink before I got on the plane and [...]