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Topics related to getting search traffic though either paid or free methods. For more background, see SEM news stories from our sister site, Search Engine Land. Below are topics submitted by Sphinn members:
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Avatar Went Hot: April 3, 2008 - 11:22 am
Posted By: toddmintz 157 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.searchengineguide.com)
Category: SEM
(Not an April Fools Joke). I asked several of our SEMpdx members to offer their analysis on this very important topic and they've offered some terrific information. read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: March 27, 2008 - 7:34 am
Posted By: toddmintz 165 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.audettemedia.com)
Category: SEM
Adam Audette's link-building post which originated as his Searchfest 08 presentation. Yeah, this is a way over-done topic, but Adam uses a very fresh approach here and I recommend checking it out. read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: March 26, 2008 - 11:03 am
Posted By: chriswinfield 164 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.thinkseer.com)
Category: SEM
Good reminder as to why it's so important to employ multiple marketing strategies... read more »
2 Comments     
Avatar Went Hot: March 26, 2008 - 1:23 am
Posted By: St0n3y 164 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.searchengineguide.com)
Category: SEM
SEO, Usability, and Analytics are the best investment that you can make for your online business. In fact, dollar for dollar, these recession proof tactics should result in some of the best ROI you'll see from your web site. read more »
8 Comments     
Avatar Went Hot: March 25, 2008 - 9:42 am
Posted By: toddmintz 165 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.semportland.com)
Category: SEM
Aaron was generous enough to do an e-interview with me and he offers thoughtful answers to the wide variety of questions that I asked him. read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: March 12, 2008 - 6:34 pm
Posted By: toddmintz 177 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.searchmarketingstandard.com)
Category: SEM
Kent Lewis writes about his top 10 "nuggets" of knowledge gleaned from Searchfest 08. read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: March 9, 2008 - 11:50 am
Posted By: annie7 182 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.searchenginepeople.com)
Category: SEM
How do you measure success? The ultimate measure of success for a company may be productivity but what exactly is productivity? Some people are functionally more productive that others in their work environment. Some people express their productivit read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: February 28, 2008 - 4:33 am
Posted By: SamFreedom 191 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.toprankblog.com)
Category: SEM
Apparently, TopRank thinks that what we all need is another book about people who wear the "best Nikes" in their manufactured niche group rather than one about those who are renowned for actually HELPING people. Don't waste any time, drop everythin read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: February 24, 2008 - 7:41 am
Posted By: TheNanny612 195 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://blog.searchenginewatch.com)
Category: SEM
Every professional needs someone. This timeless axiom is especially relevant to both those who consume and those who provide search marketing services. aimClear interviewed over 20 marketing companies and solo practitioners for this article. read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: February 8, 2008 - 11:35 am
Posted By: aimClear 210 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.toprankblog.com)
Category: SEM
The envelope please...and the winner IS! (Check out the results over @ Online Marketing Blog.) read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: February 5, 2008 - 5:11 pm
Posted By: TheNanny612 213 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.seodesignsolutions.com)
Category: SEM
As a business becomes more successful, the opportunity for having their reputation tarnished as a result of negative press increases.

Here are some great Reputation Management Tips from SEO Design Solutions. read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: February 2, 2008 - 3:12 pm
Posted By: NickWilsdon 216 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.yellowhousehosting.com)
Category: SEM
I've just discovered that Sphinn member Steven Bradley (a.k.a. Vangogh) publishes an in-depth monthly roundup of marketing posts and news. If you thought this was just another link dump *look again*. He's spun some excellent commentary around the po read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: January 31, 2008 - 2:11 pm
Posted By: aimClear 218 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.seroundtable.com)
Category: SEM
In response to recent posts and Sphinn threads,Rusty Brick is running a survey on SEM consultant pricing. Is ANY SEO worth $350 per hour with a 2000 hour minimum? read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: January 27, 2008 - 9:25 am
Posted By: DoshDosh 224 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.searchlaboratory.com)
Category: SEM
Moving your web site into another language involves many steps and many choices. Getting this process right is critical, and this article deals with each aspect of the process from translation of the site to marketing the site on the search engines read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: January 25, 2008 - 5:49 pm
Posted By: aimClear 225 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.aimclearblog.com)
Category: SEM
Scope creep (jobs that expand past what you're paid to do) will EAT your face alive if you let it. Example "SEM Goals & Scope of Services" document posted for discussion. read more »
4 Comments     
Avatar Went Hot: January 25, 2008 - 12:01 am
Posted By: Aviva 227 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://tropicalseo.com)
Category: SEM
Andy calls it like he sees it. To be a successful CEO:

* be in it for the money
* increase usability
* harsh criticism is effective
* run the company with an iron fist
* cut the optimism crap read more »
12 Comments     
Avatar Went Hot: January 17, 2008 - 7:56 am
Posted By: tnash 232 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://seo2.0.onreact.com)
Category: SEM
Embrace Google universal or die trying!
Well maybe not so dramatic but Tad tells all read more »
2 Comments     
Avatar Went Hot: January 15, 2008 - 1:22 pm
Posted By: SimonHeseltine 234 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://searchenginetigers.com)
Category: SEM
It’s been a while since I’ve let my natural pythonesque tendencies filter out, so I thought that the time was nigh to put a knotted handkerchief on my head and hit myself in the face with a vase of flowers while talking about how watching Monty Pyth read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: January 14, 2008 - 6:13 am
Posted By: DoshDosh 236 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.yackyack.co.uk)
Category: SEM
If we consider a notion that ‘clean’ SERPs = good user experience, and that too good a SERP = bad advertiser experience and that bad advertiser experience = low revenues, then we can begin to at least appreciate some of the reasons why sites that of read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: January 9, 2008 - 1:13 pm
Posted By: Wiep 241 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.conversationmarketing.com)
Category: SEM
You need an internet marketing strategy, even if it's just "sell lots of stuff". Step one? Tear up your old marketing plan! read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: January 7, 2008 - 3:32 pm
Posted By: Wiep 244 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://searchenginewatch.com)
Category: SEM
Many new search marketing firms target start-ups and small businesses as their market segment of choice. They do this because it's quick and easy to make sales. So what's the key factor that distinguishes clients? read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: January 4, 2008 - 10:51 pm
Posted By: TheNanny612 245 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.yackyack.co.uk)
Category: SEM
Rob Watts offers 8 general SEM tips that will help your website succeed online. read more »
2 Comments     
Avatar Went Hot: January 4, 2008 - 1:17 pm
Posted By: Wiep 246 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.searchenginejournal.com)
Category: SEM
These Nielsen numbers show which verticals are spending the most on sponsored search, including a category for Image/Text Links. read more »
2 Comments     
Avatar Went Hot: January 4, 2008 - 10:31 am
Posted By: SpostareDuro 246 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://searchengineland.com)
Category: SEM
A secret, to you who are starting out with a fresh website, and something to learn about the storms ahead. There are fundamentals about conducting business online that it will be helpful for you to learn, and there are a few best practices that have read more »
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Avatar Went Hot: January 3, 2008 - 1:54 pm
Posted By: aimClear 247 days ago
Topic Type: News Story (Jump to http://www.semspot.com)
Category: SEM
Whether starting out w/SEM or involved for years, understand: NOT everything you read is true. Separating truth from speculation is about TRUSTING blog authority. read more »
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