.@ViperChill: great content is over-rated, Google still values spammy links + we are all blackhats
Probably what we already know and what we quietly tend to agree: The New SEO
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SearchCap: The Day In Search, July 30, 2013
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the Web. From Search Engine Land: Google: Links In Press Releases Should Use Nofollow Like Paid Links Friday we broke the news that Google updated th…
Google+ Local Reviews Now Showing as SERP Pop-Ups – Goodbye Google+ Local Pages?
Not sure if I am seeing a test or if this is rolling out everywhere but now when I click on the “[#] Google reviews” link for a business from the SERPs, I am seeing a lightbox type of pop up display instead of being sent to the Google Plus Page for the business. Check […]
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Proven Paid, Earned and Owned Social Media Tactics – Nov. 20-21 in Las Vegas
Attend Search Engine Land’s SMX Social Media Marketing for two days of tactic-packed sessions on paid, earned, and owned social media. View the topic sneak peak agenda. All Access, Workshop, and Boot Camp passes currently available at our lowest rates. Register now to save!
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Authority Labs Review
There are quite a few rank tracking options on the market today and selecting one (or two) can be difficult. Some have lots of integrations, some have no integrations. Some are trustworthy, some are not.
Deciding on the feature set is tough enough bu…
Google Relaunches the Zagat Experience on the Web and for Mobile
Google has announced the relaunch of its rating and review site, Zagat, along with a mobile app for both Android and iPhone. With the relaunch, Zagat offers access to its rating information on local restaurants and nightlife without registration.
In-Depth Workshops at SMX Social Media Marketing – Best Rates Available Now
Attend a comprehensive workshop conducted by leading experts in internet marketing on November 19, immediately preceding SMX Social Media Marketing November 20-21 in Las Vegas. SMX Social Media Marketing registration is open and super early bird rates …
“No Data Available” In Google’s Links To Your Site Bug
It seems there are many webmasters complaining that the “Links To Your Site” section within Google Webmaster Tools is showing the error message…
Your Google AdWords Quality Score Will Be Changing Soon
I am surprised I have not seen more reaction from the SEM community around the upcoming changes to the AdWords Quality Score reporting…
One Year Shelf Life For The Google+ Local App
About a year ago, Google introduced the Google+ Local App claiming this app was the most reliable way for iOS users to rate & review on iPhones/iPads/iPod tou…
After Google Penalizes Your Site, Those Who Stole Your Content Will Rank Above You
One complaint I see a lot from webmasters and publishers is that someone stole their content and is outranking them for their own content. The Scraper and Panda algorithms don’t help.
I cannot tell you how many times I hear this complaint and it sad…
Google: Links In Press Releases Are Unnatural Links & Should Be Nofollowed
Yesterday we reported about the link schemes Google update and later on I had the opportunity to ask Google’s John Mueller specific questions about this update and what it means.
My main concern was how specific the example was given on this one…
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Book Report: Quiet ,The Power of Introverts…
Within the walls of SEER’s office we have books, a LOT of books. We believe that not all the best education comes in the form of blogs and conferences. It comes from reading all kinds of texts on various topics. So I figured I’d start a series of books that I have read and what […]
Google: Links In Press Releases Should Use Nofollow Like Paid Links
Friday we broke the news that Google updated their link schemes webmaster guidelines. Now that the dust as settled, I aimed at getting more clarification on what Google meant by the new example around keyword rich anchor text links within articles or p…
The Changing Face of Web Marketing
The internet is changing fast, that much is sure. For years upon years, decades upon decades, the world seemed to change slowly (though I’m sure it seemed fast at the time). Cars have taken over 100 years to get to Continue reading »
The Ultimate Platform Migration and Redirection Plan for SEO
If you’re tasked with migrating a website and want to retain value of all your top performing pages, you need to know these pre-migration best practices, migration solutions for different scenarios, and also have a post-migration redirection plan.
7 Ways To Get Links When Launching A New Website
Launching a new website is one of the hardest things you do. It’s also one of the best ways to get a nice influx of links pointing your way. I know this because for the past 2 1/2 months, I’ve been living it. On Tuesday, July 16 at 3:52 p.m., 352 Media Group officially became […]
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How to Measure SEO Success
Correctly measuring the success of an SEO campaign can vary greatly depending on your business type and objectives. However, there are three key performance indicators (KPIs) you should always consider when measuring a campaign’s effectiveness.
PPC Defense: Don’t Let These 7 Factors Damage Your Performance
Countless entities can damage your PPC campaign’s performance – from seasonal trends, to more competition, to implementation errors, and more. Here are some defensive strategies to help protect your hard work and preserve your positive progress.
How Google May Diversify Search Results by Merging Local and Web Search Results
Google has come under fire the last year or so from critics who claim that the search engine has been providing too many pages from some of the same domains in search results. It appears that this has had them looking at ways that they could provide mo…