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We keep saying mobile is around the corner, but are our sites really ready for it? Learn how to get ready with these 8 great mobile friendly tips. read more »
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Jeff Quipp writes, "Are iPhone type PDAs the way of the future. Will most searches be performed from such devices? I don’t think any of us can argue against it … it will happen … and in fact the transition is well under way. Accordingly, I thought t read more »
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If you own a web site, or work on one, it might be time to start thinking about how your site looks on a phone, how people use your site, and how mobile search might influence whether your site will be found in searches made by people using phones. read more »
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We asked Aaron Wall of SEO Book if he could answer some of our questions, and he graciously did so. Aaron runs SEO Book and is a world renowned SEO Expert and Blogger. In addition to running his own company and providing consulting services, he some read more »
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A post detailing a different type of links to a website ... offline links. It involves cell phones, a certain image, and a little mobile devise software. read more »
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Another great post by Bryson about the numerous ways mobile seo is different than other seo efforts. The differences may surprise you. Part 2 is at http://www.findresolution.com/search/label/Mobile%20Search.

Particularly important if you consider read more »
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Fantastic study revealing some really interesting and actionable facts about mobile search. So much great information here. Reveals intent (informational, navigational, transactional), subjects, and more.

Great study! read more »
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Mobile search is bleeding into social networking. With the new advancements with mobile technology we are seeing new mobile search verticals arise. read more »
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Smart phones are hot and cell phone web surfing is even hotter. Here are basic tips you can implement now to start optimizing web sites for mobile search. read more »
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If you read only one article about Mobile SEO, this is the one. A great primer for everyone who hasn't been paying enough attention. read more »
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The top 25 takeaways facts and tactics from 2007's Search Marketing Expo Local Mobile (LoMo) read more »
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Ross Dunn writes, "Mobile web browsing is gaining popularity and acceptance thanks to the extensive proliferation of iPhones and other mobile appliances with surf-friendly interfaces. The reality is, however, that many website owners seem to have no read more »
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Find out how Mobile search could have made Tony Wright's weekend easier. read more »
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The last thing you need is to wade through a hundred search engine results on a display screen the size of a postage stamp! With Boopsie's smart prefix search all you need is the first few letters. "Harry Potter" - In Boopsie, that's "ha po." Instea read more »
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Interesting numbers from successful Mobile Marketing Case Studies from around the world. read more »
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Greg Sterling writes, "Google is now reporting that it is seeing a rapid up tick in mobile Internet search and usage on several platforms. According to an interview with Reuters, Google mobile product manager Matt Waddell said, 'We have very much hi read more »
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“… it’s really not a matter IF the mobile phone will become the dominant internet platform any more but WHEN…” - Yahoo! analyst Russell Beattie read more »
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While both services figure to improve in short time, they work well together for the moment. Given the way software is developing these days, it’s not unreasonable to think that oneSearch will adopt some of Tellme’s location services, while Tellme m read more »
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A good question for any Search Marketer to walk away with today is "Is content really king? Or is communication king?" ... if mobile takes off then it's likely to be on the strength of easy communication rather than strong content. read more »
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You read that right. My fiancee may not quite understand, but here's why I think postponing my honeymoon to speak at SMX Local & Mobile actually makes sense. read more »
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An overview of the US spectrum auctions for 700MHz spectrum (that Google is bidding in) and a bit on how it might impact us as SEOs. read more »
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Much like print-friendly versions of pages, mobile versions of pages can introduce duplication issues on sites, watering down their PageRank. This story describes a real-world case in point, and shows one solution to satisfy mobile distribution aims read more »
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This morning Yahoo announced a new mobile application called "onePlace." The application isn't yet available but appears to be an elegant mobile bookmarking system that is highly customizable read more »
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A touch-sensitive gadget with the sensing panel on its back, instead of the screen, is being developed by US researchers. Using your fingers behind the device allows a firmer grip and more accurate performance without obscuring your view of the scre read more »
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Many mobile industry insiders and pundits have argued that when GPS becomes ubiquitous then "location based services" will really take off. The problem is: GPS doesn't always work, it isn't yet in every device, and isn't always enabled even if it is read more »
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