Hopefully you had a wonderful Christmas. We've been having a great time with the Wii - both young and old have enjoyed bowling and baseball - we still haven't managed to open the other games we got for it. No implanted controllers in the wall so far... just make sure you have plenty of room when you're playing Tennis or you'll get some bruised knuckles / elbows.
Did Google have a recent update - some details are here.
http://searchengineland.com/061222-091205.php
How has Yahoo Panama been working so far? Some good information on some changes you may see are below.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3624253
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Friday, December 22, 2006
It looks like Santa's sleigh had a wreck under our Christmas tree... :o) We have been so blessed. This weekend I'm Joseph in our play - so please say up a prayer that I don't trip over my skirt. Also we (me , Lisa, and Haley) would like to take a moment to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas filled with Fun, Friends and Family!!
Now some good links that are filling my inbox and wanting to come out --
Some good information on how your site architecture may affect SEO - do you have any stumbling blocks for the spiders?
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3624227
We've talked about local search many times before - this one focuses on the SEO of local.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3624230
Can you optimize your video? Yes you can.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3624257
Have a Wonderful Day
Now some good links that are filling my inbox and wanting to come out --
Some good information on how your site architecture may affect SEO - do you have any stumbling blocks for the spiders?
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3624227
We've talked about local search many times before - this one focuses on the SEO of local.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3624230
Can you optimize your video? Yes you can.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3624257
Have a Wonderful Day
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
The New York Times has a great article on Paypal / Google check out - did you know they aren't charging any fees till the end of 2007 hmmmmm.
Click Here
A good newsletter from Wilson Web - an article about adwords can be found here -
http://www.wilsonweb.com/paid-search/goodman-adword-rank.htm
A big hubub on linking can be found here -
http://searchengineland.com/061218-200043.php
One note will will no start a limited (maybe a few / maybe none) posting schedule till after Jan. 1st. We want to take a moment to wish you and your family a Wonderful Holiday full of Joy, Laughter, and Fun with friends and family.
Click Here
A good newsletter from Wilson Web - an article about adwords can be found here -
http://www.wilsonweb.com/paid-search/goodman-adword-rank.htm
A big hubub on linking can be found here -
http://searchengineland.com/061218-200043.php
One note will will no start a limited (maybe a few / maybe none) posting schedule till after Jan. 1st. We want to take a moment to wish you and your family a Wonderful Holiday full of Joy, Laughter, and Fun with friends and family.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Do all of the new game shows have to insert a commercial every ten minutes... it is no wonder that less people are watching the networks.
Top google searches for 2006
http://searchengineland.com/061218-111042.php
Google Local results optimization tips -
http://searchengineland.com/061217-112255.php
One way to stay away from click fraud is to use search engines where you buy time instead of clicks. Two examples of those engines are below - I think I may test some things to see if they give me some good bang for the buck.
http://www.exactseek.com/
http://www.isedn.com/
Enjoy your day.
Top google searches for 2006
http://searchengineland.com/061218-111042.php
Google Local results optimization tips -
http://searchengineland.com/061217-112255.php
One way to stay away from click fraud is to use search engines where you buy time instead of clicks. Two examples of those engines are below - I think I may test some things to see if they give me some good bang for the buck.
http://www.exactseek.com/
http://www.isedn.com/
Enjoy your day.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Wow a week left.... the weekend was good. I'm Joseph in our church's Christmas program... I haven't shaved since November :o)
A note about linking -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_201.shtml
Most of it is a repeat of some things we've talked about before... but a hint - usually if you hear things over and over again then it just may bear listening to.
At the end of the year there are usually some lists for most search terms - here are two.
http://searchengineland.com/061215-083925.php
http://searchengineland.com/061215-084603.php
If you don't recognize some items on the list then it's time for you to do some research.
A note about linking -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_201.shtml
Most of it is a repeat of some things we've talked about before... but a hint - usually if you hear things over and over again then it just may bear listening to.
At the end of the year there are usually some lists for most search terms - here are two.
http://searchengineland.com/061215-083925.php
http://searchengineland.com/061215-084603.php
If you don't recognize some items on the list then it's time for you to do some research.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Some info on Social marketing -
http://www.searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3624194
Google launches a new way to search for patents -
http://www.google.com/patents
Here is the old way.
http://www.uspto.gov/patft/index.html
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
http://www.searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3624194
Google launches a new way to search for patents -
http://www.google.com/patents
Here is the old way.
http://www.uspto.gov/patft/index.html
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Some info on holiday shopping numbers -
http://informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=196602834
SearchCap gives a $50.00 coupon for MSN adcenter.
http://searchengineland.com/061213-090803.php
Some chatter about Yahoo / Google updating.
http://searchengineland.com/061213-082620.php
http://informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=196602834
SearchCap gives a $50.00 coupon for MSN adcenter.
http://searchengineland.com/061213-090803.php
Some chatter about Yahoo / Google updating.
http://searchengineland.com/061213-082620.php
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
I used Ebay recently to purchase a product that is sold out in many places - I haven't used them for many years since I bought a purple dinosaur for Haley. One of my goals for the coming year is to have a bit more fun and to exercise more than my but muscle. I'll let you know more and give some details later about the purchase.
If you're interested in local search then make sure to check out these tips.
http://www.searchengineguide.com/mcgee/008975.html
If you're interested in local search then make sure to check out these tips.
http://www.searchengineguide.com/mcgee/008975.html
Monday, December 11, 2006
Hope you had a great weekend. A good wrap up of the Chicago SES can be found here.
http://searchengineland.com/061208-022452.php
http://searchengineland.com/061208-022452.php
Friday, December 08, 2006
Today it is cold - around 10 degrees - colder than some cities in Alaska ... go figure.
A good update on some local ad opportunities.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/local_search/local/article.php/3624132
Have you ever thought about how many offline sales you get from your online efforts - this article expounds on that a bit.
http://www.searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3624135
A good update on some local ad opportunities.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/local_search/local/article.php/3624132
Have you ever thought about how many offline sales you get from your online efforts - this article expounds on that a bit.
http://www.searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3624135
Thursday, December 07, 2006
I talked some a bit ago about using other peoples advertising to your advantage - this article may give you some new ideas.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3624107
Some good info on keyword research -
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3624126
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3624107
Some good info on keyword research -
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3624126
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
So what would Google do if someone hacked your site - here are some details of what would happen.
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/how-google-handles-hacked-sites/
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/how-google-handles-hacked-sites/
Monday, December 04, 2006
A good way to find out graphically how your site is linked to other sites.
http://www.touchgraph.com/TGGoogleBrowser.html
http://www.touchgraph.com/TGGoogleBrowser.html
Friday, December 01, 2006
Hope you are safe in this wild weather - this morning I stepped on my front porch and it was .... 75 degrees.... tonight it supposed to be 25. Winds are howling but at least we don't have to worry about snow.
Some good info on Google's datacenters.
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/11/no_ranking_in_s.html
Make a podcast with your phone -
http://www.wilsonweb.com/newmedia/watlington-podcast-phone.htm
12 Tips for higher response ads -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_198.shtml
That's it for today - stay safe.
Some good info on Google's datacenters.
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/11/no_ranking_in_s.html
Make a podcast with your phone -
http://www.wilsonweb.com/newmedia/watlington-podcast-phone.htm
12 Tips for higher response ads -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_198.shtml
That's it for today - stay safe.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Well yesterday I went Christmas shopping - I'm definitely not much of a shopper but Lisa and I try to make things fun... and I will admit that it was fun.
Some good info on crawlers -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3624017
Matt Cutts (the Google Guy) on some mistakes to avoid -
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/2006-pubcon-in-vegas-thursday-site-reviews/
Some excellent info on social search - how it's manipulated.
http://www.niallkennedy.com/blog/archives/2006/11/spam-farms-social-web.html
Some good info on crawlers -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3624017
Matt Cutts (the Google Guy) on some mistakes to avoid -
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/2006-pubcon-in-vegas-thursday-site-reviews/
Some excellent info on social search - how it's manipulated.
http://www.niallkennedy.com/blog/archives/2006/11/spam-farms-social-web.html
Monday, November 27, 2006
Are you still stuffed - I am....
More info on the "long tail" and search can be found here.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/opt/article.php/3624008
More info on the "long tail" and search can be found here.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/opt/article.php/3624008
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Some good info from Web Marketing Today on "The long tail" as well as the "torso"
http://www.wilsonweb.com/paid-search/goodman-torso.htm
We would also like to take a moment to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving holiday - see you on Monday.
http://www.wilsonweb.com/paid-search/goodman-torso.htm
We would also like to take a moment to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving holiday - see you on Monday.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Danny Sullivan has announced his new blog appearing Dec. 11th. Make sure to check it out.
http://daggle.com/061116-173030.html
http://searchengineland.com/
Some notes on optimizing Blogs -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3623983
http://daggle.com/061116-173030.html
http://searchengineland.com/
Some notes on optimizing Blogs -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3623983
Monday, November 20, 2006
Hopefully you are enjoying your Monday -
We've talked some about the long tail - this article talks about whether you may be chasing the wrong one.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623968
Some good info on the Google Algo -
http://www.webmasterworld.com/google/3150448.htm
A good list of SEO - Tools -
http://www.seochat.com/seo-tools/
We've talked some about the long tail - this article talks about whether you may be chasing the wrong one.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623968
Some good info on the Google Algo -
http://www.webmasterworld.com/google/3150448.htm
A good list of SEO - Tools -
http://www.seochat.com/seo-tools/
Friday, November 17, 2006
Some significant changes with Google's sitemap - more search engines are coming on board.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061116-000001
More info here -
http://www.bruceclay.com/blog/archives/2006/11/search_engines_2.html
Can your company compete with the big boys - certainly!
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_193.shtml
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061116-000001
More info here -
http://www.bruceclay.com/blog/archives/2006/11/search_engines_2.html
Can your company compete with the big boys - certainly!
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_193.shtml
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
If you're interested in video, then you'll be interested in this.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3623934
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3623934
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
It seems that Google has changed things yet again with regard to Google Adsense - details and comments can be found here.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061110-085425
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061110-085425
Friday, November 10, 2006
Some good info on Local Search -
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623883
Newspapers are testing Google Ads?.... here's how it will work.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/06/business/media/06google.html
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623883
Newspapers are testing Google Ads?.... here's how it will work.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/06/business/media/06google.html
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Some good stuff today -
Google FAQs from Webmaster World -
http://www.webmasterworld.com/google/3145284.htm
If you are a member of Adsense - ie you get paid by Google - then this may interest you.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061107-083931
And the "long tail" - something I've always advocated especially if you're in a market with loads of competition.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623881
Google FAQs from Webmaster World -
http://www.webmasterworld.com/google/3145284.htm
If you are a member of Adsense - ie you get paid by Google - then this may interest you.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061107-083931
And the "long tail" - something I've always advocated especially if you're in a market with loads of competition.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623881
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
A nice interactive business planner if you're looking for one or working on revising a current one.
http://www.cbsc.org/ibp/
http://www.cbsc.org/ibp/
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Seems like Google is scrambling a bit to make sure it doesn't get bit by copyright issues on You Tube.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061103-092757
No matter which party you're with make sure you vote.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061103-092757
No matter which party you're with make sure you vote.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Some good ideas on getting traffic from YouTube - It's the Nov. 1st post.
http://homepage.mac.com/dmcorp/
http://homepage.mac.com/dmcorp/
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Some ideas on what other folks are doing for the holiday season -
http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?threadid=14634
A good article on SEO's going ppc.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623794
I downloaded Firefox 2 - one thing I can say that I like is the spell checker... my daughter can spell better than I can :o)
Enjoy your day.
http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?threadid=14634
A good article on SEO's going ppc.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623794
I downloaded Firefox 2 - one thing I can say that I like is the spell checker... my daughter can spell better than I can :o)
Enjoy your day.
Friday, October 27, 2006
Firefox is out with version 2 - I haven't had a chance to play with it but the details are here.
http://mozillalinks.org/wp/2006/10/firefox-2-review/
Google chanced their webmaster guidelines - now you can promote dynamic links better -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061025-124239
Some info on tweaking things if you're a fan of local search.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623768
Some good info in LED # 2275
http://www.led-digest.com/content/view/1285/55/
The post by Nathan near the bottom on SEO Tools.
http://mozillalinks.org/wp/2006/10/firefox-2-review/
Google chanced their webmaster guidelines - now you can promote dynamic links better -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061025-124239
Some info on tweaking things if you're a fan of local search.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623768
Some good info in LED # 2275
http://www.led-digest.com/content/view/1285/55/
The post by Nathan near the bottom on SEO Tools.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
News from Google on a custom search engine service.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623765
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623765
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Some good info on what counts with your optimization -
http://www.seomoz.org/articles/search-ranking-factors.php
http://www.seobythesea.com/?p=334
http://www.seomoz.org/articles/search-ranking-factors.php
http://www.seobythesea.com/?p=334
Monday, October 23, 2006
Some good info on using your email -
http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/windows/2006/10/20/email-etiquette/
http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/windows/2006/10/20/email-etiquette/
Friday, October 20, 2006
Some info on Google's test search site.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623707
and some excellent info on taming Google's spiders.
Click Here
Enjoy your weekend.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623707
and some excellent info on taming Google's spiders.
Click Here
Enjoy your weekend.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Some good advice on checking out your web copy.
Click Here
A ton of useful links for learning about your competitors.
http://www.seomoz.org/blogdetail.php?ID=1457
Some comments from Microsofts boss on Google buying YouTube.
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/oct2006/tc20061011_940241.htm
An interview from May - still some good info with Cutts.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3605961
Click Here
A ton of useful links for learning about your competitors.
http://www.seomoz.org/blogdetail.php?ID=1457
Some comments from Microsofts boss on Google buying YouTube.
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/oct2006/tc20061011_940241.htm
An interview from May - still some good info with Cutts.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3605961
Monday, October 16, 2006
If you are interested in getting some local traffic - then you'll want to check out this free course.
http://local-biz-masters.sitesell.com/blitzpromotions.html
http://local-biz-masters.sitesell.com/blitzpromotions.html
Friday, October 13, 2006
You may be interested in checking out Matt Cutts - fall weather forecast.
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fall-weather-forecast/
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/fall-weather-forecast/
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Good stuff here - 16 rules for getting social sites to "notice" you.
http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com/weblog/2006/08/5_rules_of_soci.html
http://rohitbhargava.typepad.com/weblog/2006/08/5_rules_of_soci.html
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
If you don't know it yet - Google bought You Tube - some of the details are here.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061009-162802
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061009-162802
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Some information on the changes in the Shopping search engines.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623613
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623613
Monday, October 09, 2006
Get make your content pre-sell free.
http://mycps.sitesell.com/blitzpromotions.html
And make your site sell is free as well
http://myss.sitesell.com/blitzpromotions.html
Some info on Google Base
http://www.highrankings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=24935
How to stop blocked landing pages (open till Oct16)
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/article.php?ident=29728
What exactly is Web 2.0
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_176.shtml
http://mycps.sitesell.com/blitzpromotions.html
And make your site sell is free as well
http://myss.sitesell.com/blitzpromotions.html
Some info on Google Base
http://www.highrankings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=24935
How to stop blocked landing pages (open till Oct16)
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/article.php?ident=29728
What exactly is Web 2.0
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_176.shtml
Friday, October 06, 2006
Some business myths you may learn something from.
http://rondam.blogspot.com/2006/10/top-ten-geek-business-myths.html
The holidays are approaching - some tips that may help you.
http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/news/news/article.php/3635941
Enjoy your weekend.
http://rondam.blogspot.com/2006/10/top-ten-geek-business-myths.html
The holidays are approaching - some tips that may help you.
http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/news/news/article.php/3635941
Enjoy your weekend.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Matt from Google answers some questions about Page Rank -
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/more-info-on-pagerank/
And Google has a new "test" search site - remember many things they test they end up implementing so go play with it.
Article about it -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061002-192616
The site - http://www.searchmash.com/
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/more-info-on-pagerank/
And Google has a new "test" search site - remember many things they test they end up implementing so go play with it.
Article about it -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/061002-192616
The site - http://www.searchmash.com/
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Some good info on "Google's Toolbox".
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/09/google_reaches.html
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/09/google_reaches.html
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
I had mentioned a few days ago about LSI - the big thing is don't get crazy.
This link may help to explain things a bit more -
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623571
This link may help to explain things a bit more -
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623571
Monday, October 02, 2006
Social Networking and you...
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623545
If you've been around awhile you know for some reason that Google loves to shake things up around the holidays... will it happen again?
http://www.webproworld.com/viewtopic.php?t=67687
http://www.webmasterworld.com/google/3096135.htm
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623545
If you've been around awhile you know for some reason that Google loves to shake things up around the holidays... will it happen again?
http://www.webproworld.com/viewtopic.php?t=67687
http://www.webmasterworld.com/google/3096135.htm
Friday, September 29, 2006
You may have heard that Google is striking up a deal with Quicken... now you may wonder how in the world could that be useful for either of them.. this article should explain things a bit better.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623538
We've talked some recently about Google changing some things (increasing minimum bids) for some folks with AdWords. This article explains some of the reasons behind that.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623543
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623538
We've talked some recently about Google changing some things (increasing minimum bids) for some folks with AdWords. This article explains some of the reasons behind that.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623543
Thursday, September 28, 2006
An article on Spider food and blunders.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623520
Some good info - especially if you dig deep to check out the ways you can find misspellings.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623534
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623520
Some good info - especially if you dig deep to check out the ways you can find misspellings.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623534
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Business Weeks take on Click Fraud
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060922-064347
My take on all the hubbub is this - if you're worried about fraud then only advertise on the "search" sites...
Some good info from Matt of Google - 21 tips.
Click Here
We've talked some about Froogle both on the web and in our Newsletter - it seems that recently there have been some changes - a good summary of those changes can be found in Ralph Wilson's newsletter.
http://www.wilsonweb.com/ecommerce/googlebase.htm
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060922-064347
My take on all the hubbub is this - if you're worried about fraud then only advertise on the "search" sites...
Some good info from Matt of Google - 21 tips.
Click Here
We've talked some about Froogle both on the web and in our Newsletter - it seems that recently there have been some changes - a good summary of those changes can be found in Ralph Wilson's newsletter.
http://www.wilsonweb.com/ecommerce/googlebase.htm
Monday, September 25, 2006
Some good (but heavy) info if you're interested in some of the interior workings of algos -
http://www.miislita.com/information-retrieval-tutorial/svd-lsi-tutorial-1-understanding.html
Can Google stay on top
http://www.cmomagazine.com/read/columns/ca_011906.html
The Chicago Tribune talks about search -
Find it here.
We've talked about patents before - an interesting take on it can be found here.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623488
That should give you enough to chew on till Tuesday or so...
http://www.miislita.com/information-retrieval-tutorial/svd-lsi-tutorial-1-understanding.html
Can Google stay on top
http://www.cmomagazine.com/read/columns/ca_011906.html
The Chicago Tribune talks about search -
Find it here.
We've talked about patents before - an interesting take on it can be found here.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623488
That should give you enough to chew on till Tuesday or so...
Friday, September 22, 2006
Yesterday we talked about success - today here's an article that discusses why some businesses fail.
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_175.shtml
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_175.shtml
Monday, September 18, 2006
hmm seems that MSN has started there new search engine but for some reason they aren't giving you any stats....
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060915-085113
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060915-085113
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Some good info from Early To Rise - 16 ways to help your small business -
http://www.earlytorise.com/archive/html/091106-2.html
The most important SEO strategy.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623372
http://www.earlytorise.com/archive/html/091106-2.html
The
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623372
Monday, September 11, 2006
Some tidbits from over the weekend -
Make your own seal of approval - http://www.says-it.com/seal/index.php
Check your site in 30 different browsers.
http://browsershots.org/
Make your own seal of approval - http://www.says-it.com/seal/index.php
Check your site in 30 different browsers.
http://browsershots.org/
Friday, September 08, 2006
This is interesting - Google may start listening...
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/09/03/google_eavesdropping_software/
Some good info on Web 2.0
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_168.shtml
If you use newsletter advertising then this article will be of interest to you -
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/article.php?ident=29690
Enjoy your weekend.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/09/03/google_eavesdropping_software/
Some good info on Web 2.0
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_168.shtml
If you use newsletter advertising then this article will be of interest to you -
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/article.php?ident=29690
Enjoy your weekend.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Short work weeks are rough - I did have a great time Monday, it just seems that the rest of the week is playing catch up. Maybe Monday that will happen.
A tidbit of news about Danny Sullivan from search engine watch - in a nutshell he's leaving.
Some details can be found here:
http://daggle.com/060829-112950.html
http://daggle.com/060905-161556.html
A tidbit of news about Danny Sullivan from search engine watch - in a nutshell he's leaving.
Some details can be found here:
http://daggle.com/060829-112950.html
http://daggle.com/060905-161556.html
Friday, September 01, 2006
If you're worried about how you appear in local search results make sure you do the following steps:
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623297
We all know bots are important for our optimization - here's some info on "taming" them.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623312
I know I promised some pictures / commentary on the trip I took last weekend - we'll save that to next week. Till then I hope you and yours have a wonderful Labor day.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623297
We all know bots are important for our optimization - here's some info on "taming" them.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623312
I know I promised some pictures / commentary on the trip I took last weekend - we'll save that to next week. Till then I hope you and yours have a wonderful Labor day.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
A good read especially if you offer free trials of your software / product / service. This one has access for a limited time.
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/article.php?ident=29686
Some good info on searchiness -
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623284
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/article.php?ident=29686
Some good info on searchiness -
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623284
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
This past weekend we took a family romp to Gatlinburg. We had a great time - we'll post some thoughts and some pictures hopefully later this week sometime. Today enjoy the links below to some useful things that are filling our inbox.
We had mentioned earlier part 1 of an interview with Google's CEO - here is part 2.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3623230
EBay agrees to have Google Ads on Ebay.
Click Here
I'm not sure if I've included this before - but here's 101 ways to build links.
http://www.seobook.com/archives/001792.shtml
Keeping with the link theme a look at link baiting
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623287
That's it for today.
We had mentioned earlier part 1 of an interview with Google's CEO - here is part 2.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3623230
EBay agrees to have Google Ads on Ebay.
Click Here
I'm not sure if I've included this before - but here's 101 ways to build links.
http://www.seobook.com/archives/001792.shtml
Keeping with the link theme a look at link baiting
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623287
That's it for today.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Some good information from Web Positions Newsletter -
Using Site Explorer from Yahoo -
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/08/explore_your_we.html
Some good info on social sites -
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/08/an_introduction.html
Using Site Explorer from Yahoo -
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/08/explore_your_we.html
Some good info on social sites -
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/08/an_introduction.html
Thursday, August 24, 2006
An interesting discussion on what was found on the AOL search files.
http://kenmccarthy.blogs.com/ken_mccarthy/2006/08/search_insights.html
Some more info from Googles SEO -
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623230
http://kenmccarthy.blogs.com/ken_mccarthy/2006/08/search_insights.html
Some more info from Googles SEO -
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623230
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Sending signals to the search engines -
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623207
Google CEO on trends -
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623229
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3623207
Google CEO on trends -
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623229
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Did Google have a "mini-update", "data refresh" recently - check out this site for some more details.
http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/005903.html
http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/005903.html
Monday, August 21, 2006
Are fresh links important - an interesting discussion going on here -
http://www.v7n.com/forums/seo-forum/35050-importance-fresh-links.html
Matt Cutts the Google guru and MySpace...hmmm.
http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/005889.html
http://www.v7n.com/forums/seo-forum/35050-importance-fresh-links.html
Matt Cutts the Google guru and MySpace...hmmm.
http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/005889.html
Friday, August 18, 2006
Some notes on the bloggers for the search engines (Matt Cutts et. al.)
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3623181
Creating buzz about your offer - getting people to want you to send them an email.
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/article.php?ident=29674
Enjoy your Weekend.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3623181
Creating buzz about your offer - getting people to want you to send them an email.
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/article.php?ident=29674
Enjoy your Weekend.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Google presented a case against the click fraud prevention services - some details on that can be found here.
http://google-says.blogspot.com/2006/08/flaws-in-googles-report-on-third-party.html
Some interesting discussion on social networking.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623153
http://google-says.blogspot.com/2006/08/flaws-in-googles-report-on-third-party.html
Some interesting discussion on social networking.
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3623153
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Traveling with a lap top is a little different than it was even a few weeks ago - they are starting to ease some of the restrictions but these tips will work.
http://smallbizresource.com/security/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=191902232
http://smallbizresource.com/security/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=191902232
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
A excellent pdf with 77 ways to generate traffic and I'm sure you will find at least one that you didn't think of.
http://www.associateprograms.com/pages/77ways.html
http://www.associateprograms.com/pages/77ways.html
Monday, August 14, 2006
Some good information on the latest Search Engines Strategies conference can be found at the link below - make sure to book mark it because more info is coming later this week.
http://realityseo.com/
http://realityseo.com/
Friday, August 11, 2006
Some of you have maybe heard the ruckus about AOL providing search histories / results for users. They've since removed them from the web but you can still find them here - along with some interesting news links.
http://www.gregsadetsky.com/aol-data/
Some good info on viral campaigns -
http://persuasion.typepad.com/architect/2006/08/3_simple_steps_.html
http://www.gregsadetsky.com/aol-data/
Some good info on viral campaigns -
http://persuasion.typepad.com/architect/2006/08/3_simple_steps_.html
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Got this from Kirt Christensen about a new pdf from Google - it contains some good info.
http://scientificmarketingnewsletter.com/maxeffect.pdf
http://scientificmarketingnewsletter.com/maxeffect.pdf
Monday, August 07, 2006
Took some time off and a long weekend - yesterday we got industrious and cleaned the office - now of course we can't find anything but it makes us feel better.
Some tips on Adwords compliance -
http://www.affiliateclassroom.com/Google_Change/Surviving_Google.html
Some good info on SEO and your URL structure.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3622997
Some tips on Adwords compliance -
http://www.affiliateclassroom.com/Google_Change/Surviving_Google.html
Some good info on SEO and your URL structure.
http://www.clickz.com/showPage.html?page=3622997
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Some good info from yahoo and although it is mostly about pay per click, I'm sure that you can use it for your business.
http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/nl/jul06ts.php
http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/nl/jul06ts.php
Monday, July 31, 2006
In case you didn't check out the link for sitepoint, make sure that you check out a link that was in the newsletter -
http://fortuneinteractive.com/laptop.php
http://fortuneinteractive.com/laptop.php
Friday, July 28, 2006
Today working to clean my inbox out of worthy news - hopefully you'll find something that you enjoy.
http://askmichel.icoder.com/
Everything you ever wanted to know about robot text files.
http://www.robotstxt.org/
More info on the landing page (Google Adwords)
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/07/google_updates_1.html
Sitepoint Tribune had some good stuff - you can check out the issue here -
Enjoy your weekend
http://askmichel.icoder.com/
Everything you ever wanted to know about robot text files.
http://www.robotstxt.org/
More info on the landing page (Google Adwords)
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/07/google_updates_1.html
Sitepoint Tribune had some good stuff - you can check out the issue here -
Enjoy your weekend
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
More info on the landing page controversy can be found here -
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3622950
http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=3622950
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
If you've been having some problems with your Google ad campaign of late - maybe you can get some insight or post your comments about what is happening to you here -
http://kenmccarthy.blogs.com/ken_mccarthy/2006/07/whats_happening.html
http://kenmccarthy.blogs.com/ken_mccarthy/2006/07/whats_happening.html
Monday, July 24, 2006
A good post on determining how competitive a keyword is.
http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?threadid=12632
A good article from DEMC on four most profitable promotions -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_154.shtml
http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?threadid=12632
A good article from DEMC on four most profitable promotions -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_154.shtml
Friday, July 21, 2006
Some good web design tips - even if you aren't a pro.
http://www.netmag.co.uk/zine/design-tutorials/20-pro-tips
Remember the pet rock? The article below explains what happened.
http://www.soleproprietormagazine.com/articlereaderlive.asp?eyed=29
http://www.netmag.co.uk/zine/design-tutorials/20-pro-tips
Remember the pet rock? The article below explains what happened.
http://www.soleproprietormagazine.com/articlereaderlive.asp?eyed=29
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
If you use Google Ad words to promote your site - you may have noticed some differences lately.
Some info on the change and Googles "Quality" score can be found here.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3619936
Some info on the change and Googles "Quality" score can be found here.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3619936
Monday, July 17, 2006
A nice guide on linking - one note if it's "grey" be very careful about doing it - also "buying links" has been strongly condemned by Google. With that said enjoy.
http://www.jimwestergren.com/link-building-guide/
http://www.jimwestergren.com/link-building-guide/
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
This is funny - appears that there have been some lawsuits / arguments about Googles plane -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060707-063500
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060707-063500
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Here's a nice marketing checklist -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_150.shtml
An interview with a Network Marketer -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_146.shtml
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_150.shtml
An interview with a Network Marketer -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_146.shtml
Friday, July 07, 2006
A nice snapshot of promoting your site -
http://www.webreference.com/promotion/search/traffic/index.html
How to read web analytics -
Part 1
Part 2
http://www.webreference.com/promotion/search/traffic/index.html
How to read web analytics -
Part 1
Part 2
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Short and sweet today - Google has introduced quite a few products recently - this article explains them.
Click Here
Click Here
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
During our trip to Lexington we also stopped at Build a Bear. What a concept - you get to create a toy - and customize it so that it is unique. Of course Haley had to get one, it's her fourth. As we were checking out I got something interesting though - a book by the creator of the company. "Bear Necessities of Business". A quick glance showed that it may have some things of interest - and if it has only one nugget in it then it was well worth the price. As we finish reading it I'll share any thoughts that we glean from it.
Monday, June 26, 2006
We had a few days off and took a trip to Lexington - on Friday we decided to watch a movie which I rarely do (at the theater anyway). The movie we watched was great - I'll take a bit about "Cars" later this week - but the experience was something to be desired. I think I'm beginning to understand why the movie industry is in the duldrums. To me going to the theater should be a unique experience. These days many people have the big screen TV's, and surround sound systems that sound nearly as good as when you go to the movies.... and you don't have to battle the crowds, interruptions while watching the movie.... or watch commercials at the beginning of the movie along with a hundred previews.
I'm sure they added commercials because the movie folks wanted to earn a buck or two more, but don't they realize that this is one of the reasons we stay at home - so we can not have to deal with advertising....
It was a good thing that the movie we went to see made up for things - I can now however more fully understand why fewer people are going. What I think they should do and will do is release movies both at the theater and maybe on a premium DVD version. Or maybe the theaters can clean up their act and try to make the experience something to remember... anyhoo just some thoughts.
Applying to your business - how can you make your customers experience better. I bet if you took some time today you could think of a couple ways to do this. Think on it and I'll give you another example tomorrow.
I'm sure they added commercials because the movie folks wanted to earn a buck or two more, but don't they realize that this is one of the reasons we stay at home - so we can not have to deal with advertising....
It was a good thing that the movie we went to see made up for things - I can now however more fully understand why fewer people are going. What I think they should do and will do is release movies both at the theater and maybe on a premium DVD version. Or maybe the theaters can clean up their act and try to make the experience something to remember... anyhoo just some thoughts.
Applying to your business - how can you make your customers experience better. I bet if you took some time today you could think of a couple ways to do this. Think on it and I'll give you another example tomorrow.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
A nice forum post that lists the number of "things" Google uses to rank sites - some interesting reading.
http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?threadid=12170
http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?threadid=12170
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Ralph Wilson has updated his promotion list - always some good stuff.
http://www.wilsonweb.com/articles/checklist.htm
If you want to add some umpff to your web copy then check this out.
Click Here
http://www.wilsonweb.com/articles/checklist.htm
If you want to add some umpff to your web copy then check this out.
Click Here
Monday, June 12, 2006
Had a stormy Sat / Sunday night here. Lots of thunder, lightning and wind.
A good article on growing your list -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_138.shtml
A good article on growing your list -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_138.shtml
Friday, June 09, 2006
Links from other sites to you can't hurt - see the link below for details.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060530-082217
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060530-082217
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
A good article on doing things to help you build your business during the Summer -
http://www.smallbizresource.com/growth-strategy/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=188700242
http://www.smallbizresource.com/growth-strategy/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=188700242
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
We just got back from vacation - we had an "interesting" time. We got a tornado warning while visiting a mall - that is the first and last time I want to see the basement of a store. It didn't actually touch down but we did see some minor damage around the city. We visited Chicago and I'll put their cab drivers up against any of the Nascar racers. The skyline there was definitely something to see. Haley (our daughter) really enjoyed visiting the American Girl Store.
I will say this though I really enjoy living in my small town.
Interent marketing newswatch is a nice site if you want to feel the pulse of some things that are happening.
http://www.imnewswatch.com/
An excellent article explaining Google Sitemaps and what you can learn from utilizing it on your site.
http://www.webreference.com/programming/sitemaps/
We should now be on a semi-regular posting schedule.
I will say this though I really enjoy living in my small town.
Interent marketing newswatch is a nice site if you want to feel the pulse of some things that are happening.
http://www.imnewswatch.com/
An excellent article explaining Google Sitemaps and what you can learn from utilizing it on your site.
http://www.webreference.com/programming/sitemaps/
We should now be on a semi-regular posting schedule.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Some good info on the Big Daddy update and linking.
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/indexing-timeline/
A nice update on search behavior -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/opt/article.php/3604266
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/indexing-timeline/
A nice update on search behavior -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/opt/article.php/3604266
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Matt - the Google guy has given a large interview - you can find it at the link below.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3605961
Make sure to listen to the MP3s
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3605961
Make sure to listen to the MP3s
Monday, May 15, 2006
A list of things from last week -
A good article on search engine spam.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3603906
Notes on the click fraud settlement from Google -
Click Here
Google unleashes some new toys including Google Trends -
http://www.google.com/trends
Redefining Local Search
Google talks about the future -
Click Here
More tomorrow.
A good article on search engine spam.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3603906
Notes on the click fraud settlement from Google -
Click Here
Google unleashes some new toys including Google Trends -
http://www.google.com/trends
Redefining Local Search
Google talks about the future -
Click Here
More tomorrow.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Some good notes on a SEO contest for a fictional word - details are here.
http://www.sitepoint.com/newsletter/viewissue.php?id=2&issue=343&format=html
So what is the difference between the first spot and other spots?
http://www.sitepoint.com/newsletter/viewissue.php?id=2&issue=343&format=html
So what is the difference between the first spot and other spots?
Thursday, May 04, 2006
As the school year winds down (yipee) we'll be having a more sporadic posting schedule. So if you don't see me for a day or two rest assured that I'm having fun.
A blog that makes 10 k a day - who would have thought it -
Some info -
More info -
A blog that makes 10 k a day - who would have thought it -
Some info -
More info -
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
If you skip out on implementing super targetted keywords then you may be missing out on additional revenue.
Check out the link below for some ways you can do this.
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_123.shtml
Check out the link below for some ways you can do this.
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_123.shtml
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_124.shtml
Are you following these eight steps / requirements for building your business.
Are you following these eight steps / requirements for building your business.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Google is getting a bit angry over the new browser - ie the default search box is MSN.... hmm.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/01/technology/01google.html
Requires you to be registered.
So does penalize sites that have dashes or underscores?
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/dashes-vs-underscores/
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/01/technology/01google.html
Requires you to be registered.
So does penalize sites that have dashes or underscores?
http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/dashes-vs-underscores/
Friday, April 28, 2006
Google released a free 3D tool.
http://sketchup.google.com/
Some interesting notes on statistics.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3601546
http://sketchup.google.com/
Some interesting notes on statistics.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3601546
Thursday, April 27, 2006
So Google has finished there "Big Daddy" update - so what's the deal?
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/04/google_complete.html
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/04/google_complete.html
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Some good info on making sure your site architecture is up to snuff -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3600826
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3600826
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
For some reason blogger has been acting a bit funny lately - go figure.
A informative article on predicting prices with pay per clicks.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3598616
A informative article on predicting prices with pay per clicks.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3598616
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Some good advice on web design -
http://www.thinkvitamin.com/features/design/how-crap-is-your-site-design
http://www.thinkvitamin.com/features/design/how-crap-is-your-site-design
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
A good article on the "future" of search engines.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3599566
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3599566
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
A nice article on "textbook seo" - does it work?
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3599126
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3599126
Friday, April 14, 2006
An article I like on spring cleaning / sprucing up your site a bit.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/opt/article.php/3597916
Also Google just introduced a calendar....
http://www.google.com/calendar
We hope everyone has a great holiday weekend.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/opt/article.php/3597916
Also Google just introduced a calendar....
http://www.google.com/calendar
We hope everyone has a great holiday weekend.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
So some things from the report.
1) Most people find what they're looking for on the first page of the search results.
2) If most people don't find out what they're looking for on the first couple of pages they refine there search or go to a different search engine.
So the trend is to get the results from the first couple of pages or try something different.
We've been noticing a trend that very specific searches are on the rise - ex. black prom dress.. etc. So if you haven't thought of expanding things for more specific searches then now may be the time to start doing that.
1) Most people find what they're looking for on the first page of the search results.
2) If most people don't find out what they're looking for on the first couple of pages they refine there search or go to a different search engine.
So the trend is to get the results from the first couple of pages or try something different.
We've been noticing a trend that very specific searches are on the rise - ex. black prom dress.. etc. So if you haven't thought of expanding things for more specific searches then now may be the time to start doing that.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
I prospect has an interesting study on search behavior. You can check it out here -
http://www.iprospect.com/about/searchenginemarketingwhitepapers.htm
It's the one for April 2006 - I'll give my thoughts on it tomorrow.
http://www.iprospect.com/about/searchenginemarketingwhitepapers.htm
It's the one for April 2006 - I'll give my thoughts on it tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Some notes from Danny Sullivan on some search engine stuff.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3597726
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3597726
Monday, April 10, 2006
Some unique ways to advertise (this one is sure to get those creative juices flowing).
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0%2C4621%2C326697%2C00.html
Expanding your keywords / research.
Part 1
Part 2
Enjoy your week.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0%2C4621%2C326697%2C00.html
Expanding your keywords / research.
Part 1
Part 2
Enjoy your week.
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Google has changed a few things about Local ad campaigns work. Details on that can be found here.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060331-080623
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060331-080623
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
A nice article that looks at Google Backlinks -
http://www.wilsonweb.com/art/promote/google-backlinks.htm
http://www.wilsonweb.com/art/promote/google-backlinks.htm
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
If you haven't done your taxes yet - this may help if you use contract workers.
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If you want to expand your optimization reach then this may help for Europe.
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If you want to expand your optimization reach then this may help for Europe.
Click Here
Monday, April 03, 2006
We had some wicked storms here last night - does your family have a plan for bad weather. If not this site may help you make one.
http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_248_,00.html
http://www.redcross.org/services/prepare/0,1082,0_248_,00.html
Friday, March 31, 2006
Some good stuff from the WebPosition newsletter -
The essential tags what are they and how to use them.
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/03/the_7_essential.html
And some info on link building.
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/03/link_building_s.html
The essential tags what are they and how to use them.
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/03/the_7_essential.html
And some info on link building.
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/03/link_building_s.html
Thursday, March 30, 2006
You think only the younger generation uses gadgets - think again.
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In case you need to validate what you're spending on your marketing efforts. This may help.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/opt/article.php/3594496
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In case you need to validate what you're spending on your marketing efforts. This may help.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/opt/article.php/3594496
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Do affiliate links count for your link popularity -
http://www.wilsonweb.com/art/promote/affiliate_link_popularity.htm
What's up with duplicate content -
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/03/duplicate_conte.html
http://www.wilsonweb.com/art/promote/affiliate_link_popularity.htm
What's up with duplicate content -
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/03/duplicate_conte.html
Monday, March 27, 2006
An excellent article on conversions - how is your site doing in comparison.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3593696
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3593696
Friday, March 24, 2006
It appears that some results from Google Base are showing up in the search results.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060321-173017
Enjoy your weekend !!
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060321-173017
Enjoy your weekend !!
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
A website sues for a drop in Google rankings... nope didn't make it up.
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/business/technology/14132232.htm
And Google launches a Finance page -
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3592876
http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/business/technology/14132232.htm
And Google launches a Finance page -
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3592876
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Some very interesting info on making money with Google Adsense -
http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum89/12751.htm
Science and SEM
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3592376
http://www.webmasterworld.com/forum89/12751.htm
Science and SEM
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3592376
Monday, March 20, 2006
Some notes on how Google payments work -
http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/003486.html
Is Google getting ready for retail -
http://news.com.com/2061-10812_3-6050284.html?part=rss&tag=6050284&subj=news
Some additional notes on the Google Fraud Case -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3591851
http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/003486.html
Is Google getting ready for retail -
http://news.com.com/2061-10812_3-6050284.html?part=rss&tag=6050284&subj=news
Some additional notes on the Google Fraud Case -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3591851
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
If you have a pay per click campaign then you'll definitely want to check this out.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3590951
We're having spring break at our place so this will be the last post till next week.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3590951
We're having spring break at our place so this will be the last post till next week.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006
Much hub bub has been made over Google paying to settle a lawsuit - more info about that can be found at the following link -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060309-001743
Also an interesting purchase by Google is Writely - an online word processor. Some discussion on that can be found here.
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060309-001743
Also an interesting purchase by Google is Writely - an online word processor. Some discussion on that can be found here.
Monday, March 13, 2006
I love numbers - if you enjoy them as well then make sure to check out this article.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3590171
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3590171
Friday, March 10, 2006
Google is getting into the calendar business -
Click here
If you have a podcast or are thinking about doing one then make sure you check this out.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3590246
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If you have a podcast or are thinking about doing one then make sure you check this out.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3590246
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Some more info on the Google snafu - included links to the original files - and the "new" file.
http://glinden.blogspot.com/2006/03/in-world-with-infinite-storage.html
An excellent article on content spamming.
http://www.wilsonweb.com/art/promote/content-spamming.htm
http://glinden.blogspot.com/2006/03/in-world-with-infinite-storage.html
An excellent article on content spamming.
http://www.wilsonweb.com/art/promote/content-spamming.htm
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Some Do's and Don'ts for launching a site.
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Google (ahem) says forget the leak talking about possible earnings.
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and Microsoft is working hard to get ahead.
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Google (ahem) says forget the leak talking about possible earnings.
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and Microsoft is working hard to get ahead.
Click Here
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
A look at Search Engine Strategies / Conference -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3589231
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3589231
Monday, March 06, 2006
Some good stuff from the weekend.
Tuning your Google Ad Campaign
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3588511
Tuning your Google Ad Campaign
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/strat/article.php/3588511
Friday, March 03, 2006
Some good info on buying ezine ads -
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3198
Enjoy your weekend.
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3198
Enjoy your weekend.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Site map and seo info -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/opt/article.php/3588136
Search engine strategies is in New York - below are some highlights for you -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060228-220735
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/opt/article.php/3588136
Search engine strategies is in New York - below are some highlights for you -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060228-220735
Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Some more thoughts on the Google payment system.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/022706-google-base.html
From Forbes
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/022706-google-base.html
From Forbes
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Debunking some SEO myths -
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3587096
We had talked some before about Google taking on PayPal - looks like they might.
http://google-blog.dirson.com/post.new/0382/
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/results/article.php/3587096
We had talked some before about Google taking on PayPal - looks like they might.
http://google-blog.dirson.com/post.new/0382/
Monday, February 27, 2006
An interesting discussion on Link Baiting.
http://www.highrankings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=20391
http://www.highrankings.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=20391
Friday, February 24, 2006
A nice article on trends -
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/02/a_new_research.html
Google has launched a web page creator -
http://pages.google.com/-/about.html
One note as usual is the case they have suspended new signups for the time being.
It seems Google visitors convert less... hmmm
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3189
An article that may give you some ideas on growing your list.
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3192
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/02/a_new_research.html
Google has launched a web page creator -
http://pages.google.com/-/about.html
One note as usual is the case they have suspended new signups for the time being.
It seems Google visitors convert less... hmmm
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3189
An article that may give you some ideas on growing your list.
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3192
Thursday, February 23, 2006
Found something interesting today - UC Berkley is offering some free podcasts of their web design courses. Details can be found below.
Click Here
Click Here
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Another nice article talking about the Super Bowl and how some of the advertisers flubbed.
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/02/plan_ahead_and.html
http://www.marketposition.com/blog/archives/2006/02/plan_ahead_and.html
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
A very interesting article especially if you use RSS to promote things
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3188
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3188
Monday, February 20, 2006
If you have today off - enjoy it :o)
Here is a blog that has some useful info at times -
http://williecrawford.com/blog/
Here is a blog that has some useful info at times -
http://williecrawford.com/blog/
Friday, February 17, 2006
A nice contest - especially if you have a killer idea but not enough funds.
http://www.marketingexperiments.com/napkin1-010.asp
A collection of some informative blog articles.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3585561
A nice article on Local Search and Yahoo.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/local_search/article.php/3585521
Enjoy your Weekend!!
http://www.marketingexperiments.com/napkin1-010.asp
A collection of some informative blog articles.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3585561
A nice article on Local Search and Yahoo.
http://www.clickz.com/experts/search/local_search/article.php/3585521
Enjoy your Weekend!!
Thursday, February 16, 2006
A nice small article on how long it takes to start seeing some results with a campaign.
http://www.btobonline.com/article.cms?articleId=27048
http://www.btobonline.com/article.cms?articleId=27048
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
A nice article on some alternative payment methods.
http://www.wilsonweb.com/art/ecomm/3rd-world-ecomm.htm
http://www.wilsonweb.com/art/ecomm/3rd-world-ecomm.htm
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Like it or not tax time is coming soon - you can get some advice or help at the official IRS site.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/
Monday, February 13, 2006
If you are digging out of the snow this morning I feel for you :o) - we got no where near the amount folks up north got but we did get 6 or so inches.
If you like sports you may want to check out the following links.
Medal counts -
Click Here
Whats on TV
Click Here
If you like sports you may want to check out the following links.
Medal counts -
Click Here
Whats on TV
Click Here
Friday, February 10, 2006
Some interesting things on Email patents - note get this one quick because free access is limited.
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3182
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3182
Thursday, February 09, 2006
We talked some about the Super Bowl earlier this week - the following article talks some about it as well.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3583516
Especially interesting are the before and after search data from Yahoo.
Before Super Bowl
After Super Bowl
If you had a product related to those featured in the Super Bowl Ads - I think you could have really racked up quite a bit.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3583516
Especially interesting are the before and after search data from Yahoo.
Before Super Bowl
After Super Bowl
If you had a product related to those featured in the Super Bowl Ads - I think you could have really racked up quite a bit.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
May you soon have to pay for your emails you send - hopefully not but maybe... some details on that can be found at the link below.
http://www.wilsonweb.com/art/email/goodmail.htm
http://www.wilsonweb.com/art/email/goodmail.htm
Tuesday, February 07, 2006
So what did you think about the Super Bowl ads - for someone paying 2 million + a commercial, I thought they were bland. Another thing I'm curious about is how they tracked their success (or lack of it). Like them or not I think Go Daddy did well on their spot basically forcing people to go to their site to see the end of the commercial. The Hummer ad did well by giving you a specific link to go to. The others not so well.
Interesting notes -
BMW gets knocked from Google for using redirects -
http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2642
It seems Google has been testing GBuy a rival for Pay Pal.
Click Here
Some speculation on the "next big Google Update".
Click Here
Interesting notes -
BMW gets knocked from Google for using redirects -
http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2642
It seems Google has been testing GBuy a rival for Pay Pal.
Click Here
Some speculation on the "next big Google Update".
Click Here
Monday, February 06, 2006
Hope you enjoyed your weekend. If you watched the Superbowl over the weekend, what do you think advertisers should have done better? I'll share my thoughts tomorrow.
A good how I did it story -
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A good how I did it story -
Click Here
Friday, February 03, 2006
If you use Firefox you want to make sure that you have the latest version -
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
Some nice info on email marketing -
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3175
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
Some nice info on email marketing -
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/sample.cfm?contentID=3175
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Google has a new tool bar - more details can be found here -
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3581316
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3581316
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
An excellent pdf report on shopping cart and improving your conversion rate.
Click Here -
Best way to do it is to click then save as and download it on your computer.
Click Here -
Best way to do it is to click then save as and download it on your computer.
Monday, January 30, 2006
If you're interested in the next big thing (in web apps) - you may find the following site useful.
http://webreakstuff.com/blog/
http://webreakstuff.com/blog/
Thursday, January 26, 2006
If you do a lot of advertising with Ad Words then you will enjoy this new program from Google.
http://services.google.com/adwordseditor/index.html
http://services.google.com/adwordseditor/index.html
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
An excellent article on what you should be doing / trends for 2006
http://www.clickz.com/experts/crm/traffic/article.php/3573016
http://www.clickz.com/experts/crm/traffic/article.php/3573016
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
A good article on the state of SEM that you may have missed -
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3575926
Have a good one.
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3575926
Have a good one.
Monday, January 23, 2006
A couple of good articles from a newsletter we like -
1) http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_82.shtml
on truths in email marketing.
2) Getting some traffic from the media -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_79.shtml
1) http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_82.shtml
on truths in email marketing.
2) Getting some traffic from the media -
http://www.demc.com/artman/publish/article_79.shtml
Friday, January 20, 2006
Looks like Google and Yahoo still number 1 in America -
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3578491
Also seems like search records will be under scrutiny -
http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?threadid=9701
Enjoy your weekend :o)
http://searchenginewatch.com/searchday/article.php/3578491
Also seems like search records will be under scrutiny -
http://forums.searchenginewatch.com/showthread.php?threadid=9701
Enjoy your weekend :o)
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Seems that Google may soon have Google Ads on the radio - if you have a podcast and are looking for ways to make some cash this would be excellent for you (or for anyone that wants to earn some cash from recordings).
Click Here
More
and More
Click Here
More
and More
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Some nice words of wisdom - download - print it and start reading it today.
http://wisdom.marketingsherpa.com/
http://wisdom.marketingsherpa.com/
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
If you've wondered how to create a 301 redirect - what you should use if you change a page on your site. The following link shows you how to create one.
Forum post with comments -
http://www.cre8asiteforums.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29607
The tutorial itself -
http://ekstreme.com/webmaster/301-redirection.php
Forum post with comments -
http://www.cre8asiteforums.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29607
The tutorial itself -
http://ekstreme.com/webmaster/301-redirection.php
Friday, January 13, 2006
Hope you have enjoyed your week - and will enjoy the long weekend. We'll be back on Tuesday.
Till then a very in depth post for you to enjoy on SEO - one key point diversify.
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Till then a very in depth post for you to enjoy on SEO - one key point diversify.
Click Here
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Interesting news bits from yesterday - tomorrow we'll try and add more of the "old" news.
Google increases their lead over Yahoo -
Click Here
How to add a Google map to your pages.
Click
Keyword prices fall - cost per clicks.
Click
Google increases their lead over Yahoo -
Click Here
How to add a Google map to your pages.
Click
Keyword prices fall - cost per clicks.
Click
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
An excellent article we found yesterday on SEO - it's pretty long so I won't burden you with more.
Click Here
Click Here
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
I found these interesting -
On click fraud -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/050405-073942
Site maps expands -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/051116-155209
Trusted links -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/051111-102522
On click fraud -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/050405-073942
Site maps expands -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/051116-155209
Trusted links -
http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/051111-102522
Monday, January 09, 2006
Hopefully you enjoyed your weekend. This week we'll continue to review some things we received over the break.
The one thing you need to do today is patch the recent WMF vulnerability
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Click on the "Custom" link if you only want this update.
Enjoy your Monday.
The one thing you need to do today is patch the recent WMF vulnerability
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
Click on the "Custom" link if you only want this update.
Enjoy your Monday.
Friday, January 06, 2006
A nice article on readability -
http://www.timetabler.com/reading.html
and about skimming -
http://www.alistapart.com/articles/helpingvisitors
Both may help you convert browsers to buyers which is always a good thing.
http://www.timetabler.com/reading.html
and about skimming -
http://www.alistapart.com/articles/helpingvisitors
Both may help you convert browsers to buyers which is always a good thing.
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Nice article on local search -
Click Here
An excellent article with five tips on selling more online.
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/barrier.cfm?currentID=3149
So how to change (or not) your marketing efforts after the AOL / Google deal.
http://www.clickz.com/news/article.php/3572781
Click Here
An excellent article with five tips on selling more online.
http://www.marketingsherpa.com/barrier.cfm?currentID=3149
So how to change (or not) your marketing efforts after the AOL / Google deal.
http://www.clickz.com/news/article.php/3572781
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Hopefully you enjoyed your weekend / holidays. Happy New Year. This week we'll be posting some news from over the holidays. Enjoy!!
TimeWarner sold 5% of AOL to Google - remember whoever has the most eyeballs wins.
Click here
You'll need to log in.
A nice extension for Fire Fox -
http://quirk.co.za/searchstatus/
A nice explanation to librarians about how Google works.
http://www.google.com/newsletter/librarian/librarian_2005_12/article1.html
Have a good one.
TimeWarner sold 5% of AOL to Google - remember whoever has the most eyeballs wins.
Click here
You'll need to log in.
A nice extension for Fire Fox -
http://quirk.co.za/searchstatus/
A nice explanation to librarians about how Google works.
http://www.google.com/newsletter/librarian/librarian_2005_12/article1.html
Have a good one.
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