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<title>Sphinn / SeoDesignSolutions / What's New</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:20:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[One Product - Two Same-Language Countries?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/60083</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/60083</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:20:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/60083</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ann Smarty provides some great tips over at Search Engine Journal for offering one product across two different(same language speaking) countries such as the US &amp; UK by using GEO targeting, IP delivery and more.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blow Your Mind Link Building Techniques]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/50698</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/50698</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:49:15 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/50698</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Finally and real list worth reading about effective link building tactics.<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Optimization for Online Shopping - E-tail & E-Commerce SEO!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/44364</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/44364</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 09:06:54 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/44364</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Is your E-tail SEO Strategy Intact? Conducting a search, finding a great product online and purchasing is nothing out of the ordinary for millions of consumers every day. Those who optimize for e-commerce stand to reap the rewards of credit card holding e-generation impulse shoppers.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Matt Cutts Does Domain Roundtable]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/42807</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/42807</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:33:31 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Domaining</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/42807</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dave Bascom summarises a presentation from Matt Cutts at domainroundtable where Matt comments on topics such as TLD's, inter-linking related sites and what Google deems as acceptable. He talked about how there are lots of great reasons to buy domains, but not as many domainers want to actually design and build out sites around the domains.Here are the highlights of what he discussed:The primary litmus test for whether something is acceptable, ask yourself, &quot;What is the regular user looking for?&quot;-Does it add value for the customer?-Will they be happy to find this site?-Is it relevant?-Is the content unique?<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Click Triggers - Why We Click is More Important than What!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/37882</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/37882</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:27:28 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/37882</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Instead of focusing on what people click, this article focuses on why we click and the psychology behind emotional click-triggers. The take away, simple concepts to hone conversion through reverse engineering emotional click-triggers for popular niches.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dona4t Just Build Links, Build Trust!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/35204</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/35204</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:02:38 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/35204</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Search Engines Don't Hand out the Friend Card so Easily, They Make You Earn It. When it comes to link building and SEO, it is a fairly safe assumption to state that search engines are a bit leery when it comes to getting cozy with your content. It's not just about links, it's about trust!<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Combating Comment Sp@m Should Akismet Offer Up Offending Sites to Google?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/33190</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/33190</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:35:48 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Google</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/33190</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dazzlin Donna from SEO Scoop has a great idea about combating comment spam. What if harvested data from Akismet were piped directly to Google?<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Keyword Optimization - "Selecting the Right Keywords for Battle"]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/30684</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/30684</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:00:15 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/30684</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Before you scream &quot;charge&quot; and run into battle full-speed without a game plan, you need to know what you are up against. Sites that occupy the top 10 spots in Google, Yahoo and MSN have one thing in common, are your pages up for the challenge?<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Survival in the SERPs]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/29351</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/29351</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:56:56 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/29351</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What's your SEO strategy? Like a caribou at the water hole, or a wild tiger on the prowl? Survival of the fittest, the food chain and the jungle take on new meaning in this SEO analogy...<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Link Building this Week]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/29341</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/29341</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:15:16 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Link Building</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/29341</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here is the link building round up from Wiep this week. With signature posts from Michael Gray (on Link Development), Link Moses (with a discussion about link spotting), Loren Baker (Search engine Journal), Michael Martinez, Matt McGee and more. Some great reading material here for anyone interested in link building, even if you have seen it before, give it a vote so others can share it in the SERPs.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are  You Ready for Blended Search?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/28528</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/28528</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:23:43 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/28528</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Blended search has made it's debut and pulled back the curtain on traditional SEO leaving many a bit underexposed and feeling a tad bit spindly in search engines.So how can you use this to your advantage? Embrace syndication through multiple mediums and by all means don't give up old fashioned link building just yet...<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA["Internet Branding" - How to Develop  Brand Equity & Awareness!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/28406</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/28406</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:53:58 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Other Search Marketing</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/28406</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Branding is synonymous with a embedding a particular modality in the psyche of the consumer such as being (more reliable than the competition, faster, more effective, more affordable,&quot;Solid as a Rock&quot; etc.), uniqueness is a must. Therefore having the most compelling, yet inviting brand strategy is crucial in order to quickly communicate your prime directive to potential prospects.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Slaying the Giant - How Small Business SEO Strikes Back!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/28330</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/28330</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:32:22 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Online Marketing</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/28330</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A brief article about how Small business SEO can provide leverage for the little guys seeking to square off against their corporate counter-parts.A shoestring budget coupled with savvy internet advertising can determine if a small business makes it or breaks it, based on how they promote their content and their brand.<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Competitive SEO Rates - Finding the Best SEO / SEM Pricing]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/27819</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/27819</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:10:59 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/27819</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Getting the best ROI for your advertising dollars is the ultimate goal for small businesses engaged in internet marketing. But with SEO and SEM pricing models all across the board, for mosts companies seeking services, it's like trying to eat at a five star restaurant with a $4 burger mentality.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[3 Imperative Search Engine Optimization Factors]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/27434</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/27434</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:45:50 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/27434</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A post about three imperative algorithmic functions search engines use that calculate relevance based on allinanchor, allintext and allintitle ratios.<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSN Live Search Naked]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/27416</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/27416</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:39:22 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Microsoft</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/27416</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Just minding my own business performing random searches on MSN live tonight and low and behold of what I caught a glimpse of.I am still shocked and trying to recover, the image was haunting...(may it be a lesson to us all).<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting the Most from Web Analytics - Stats Never Lie!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/26523</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/26523</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:01:11 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Web Analytics</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/26523</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Are you harvesting the tracks that visitors leave behind to the utmost degree? Just like numbers, stats never lie, so what are they telling you about you site as far as lead generation, conversion, reader retention and engagement rates?<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Reviving Old Content Can Resuscitate your Blog!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/26415</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/26415</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:15:11 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/26415</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There comes a time when you have covered potentially every angle under the sun on your blog. So, instead of a writing cookie-cutter content, you can deep link to posts from the past to revive your traffic and invigorate your blog with new visitors who may have missed your most prized posts from the past. Not to mention your link popularity gets a boost in the SERPs to boot.<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sometimes All you Need are a Few SEO Tweaks!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/26064</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/26064</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:07:44 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Google SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/26064</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, unleashing your pages in the SERPs can boil down to a simple matter of timeless SEO fundamentals, and all you need are a few minor tweaks.<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[From Keyword Conquest to SEO Ranking Juggernaut!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/25050</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/25050</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:15:36 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/25050</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Don't let the name fool you, you're just going to have to read this one. Hope Marvel comics doesn't mind the pun.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Organic SEO and Low Hanging Fruit, or PPC, Which is Better?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/24697</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/24697</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:53:40 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/24697</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Interesting quandary about Organic SEO vs. PPC. Each has it's purpose, but how do you know which method is better for your brand strategy?<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Optimizing your site for the a4Most Searched Keywordsa4 - Condensed  Version]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/24444</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/24444</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:41:38 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/24444</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Bare with me now, just want to try something here, Since some people like to skim and others like to read more thoroughly I have two versions of this post one is a condensed quick read (this one)and the other more elaborate (see link below) in comments area.Leave comments on the posts if you want to let us know which method you prefer the long or short version, it's all about choice and thanks for participating in this experiment.<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Optimizing the a4Most Searched Keywordsa4 for Niche Domination]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/24298</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/24298</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:59:33 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Link Building</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/24298</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Are you looking in the right places for important keyword phrases that deliver relevant traffic to your pages? Are the keywords you target overly competitive and worth the effort or moderately competitive? What is your goal, a few high ranking positions (which could takes months to a year) or several less competitive keywords that can yield a steady flow of traffic immediately?, or is it a combination of the most searched keywords that you are targeting with your optimization strategy?<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dan Thies of Seo Fast Start Nominated for 5 SEMMY Awards]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/23551</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/23551</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:47:19 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/23551</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dan Thies is back courtesy of his content rousing him from his hiatus and stronger than ever as the SEMMY awards are calling him out. The 5 posts that made their mark in 2007 are:* How To Get More Pages Indexed With Nofollow (SEO)* Google Proxy Hacking: How A Third Party Can Remove Your Site From Google SERPs (Google)* Why Google Can't Just &quot;Dump&quot; PageRank (Google)* Mastering Both Kinds Of Link Building - Authority &amp; Reputation (Link Building)* Web 2.0 &amp; SEO: Must We Piss In Every Public Fountain? (Rants)<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[20 "SEO Tips" to Super-Charge Your WordPress Blog!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/23531</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/23531</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:28:26 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/23531</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Got a WordPress blog that you're eager to supercharge for optimal search engine performance? Read on! We'll cover pinging, sitemaps, canonicalization, link juice, header tags, slugs, tags, timestamping, social media, permalinks, and a whole lot more!<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[a4Authority Site Buildinga4 and Leveraging Website Authority]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/23351</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/23351</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:27:23 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/23351</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With all of the talk about creating &quot;authority websites&quot; and &quot;authority site building&quot;, we decided to discuss what it means, how to accomplish it, and how search engines treat your content once you do acquire such authority.<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA["Defining your Niche" - Long articles vs. Short Blog Posts, Which is Better?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/23041</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/23041</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:37:45 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/23041</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Is your blog hitting the mark and satiating the needs of your visitors?, or are you putting them to sleep before they even reach your value proposition? Find out what Jakob Nielson has to say about this quandary of &quot;value proposition&quot; and reader retention via information foraging.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[8 Ways To Reach Blogging Zooms Front Page]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/22739</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/22739</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:31:23 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/22739</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Patrick from PiggyBankPie offers 8 tips for hitting the front page of Blogging Zoom.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Highly Influential SEO Experts of the Year 2007]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/22441</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/22441</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:39:19 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/22441</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are several people online who make a mark upon you, with their posts, help and support. Not every person out there is worth listening to. But here are 7 that risen to the occasion and made their mark on search as a whole.<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Piecing Together the Internet Marketing Puzzle]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/21899</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/21899</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:45:48 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/21899</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to transform your website into a search engine superstar, then you need to have all of your on-page and off page-factors synchronized. Just like pieces of a puzzle, getting your SEO and internet marketing on the same page is all it takes to turn your site from lackluster to blockbuster in the SERPs. Here are 10 distinct tips that you can use to unleash your website or blog today.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SEO "Link Building" Basics]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/21786</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/21786</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:35:21 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/21786</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This link building post covers the fundamentals of building links for SEO (that in a nutshell) cover the basics underlying any solid link development campaign.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding Search Engine Optimization]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/21517</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/21517</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:16:38 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/21517</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This SEO 101 primer post breaks Search engine optimization down for all of the &quot;non-SEO types&quot; that are genuinely interested in what the various facets of Search Engine Optimization imply. It is so elementary in fact, that even &quot;Gene Marks from Business Week&quot; could grasp it...<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Extend your Keyword Empire in 3 Simple Steps!]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/21139</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/21139</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:32:54 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/21139</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Having narrow SEO vision and obsessing over one top 10 ranking (with keyword blinders on) is not a viable solution for extending your keyword empire. With the same energy you invest pursuing the wrong keywords, you could have simultaneously developed multiple top 10 rankings with the same effort.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Link Building Strategies Based on allinanchor: Relevance]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/20651</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/20651</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:30:17 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/20651</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here is one of many link building strategies stripped down to it's bare essentials that can provide a bit more insight on how rankings are acquired as a result of a keyword acquisition a.k.a keyword sniping using allinanchor: relevance.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why ita4s Time for Traditional Marketing to Step Aside]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/20564</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/20564</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:38:23 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Search Marketing</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/20564</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Big business has figured out that interruption, repetition and  branding tactics from the past no longer carry the same weight with savvy online consumers. In case you haven't seen it, there is a video from Seth Godin who provides a marketing 101 class from the 70's to present tense (in video format for the attention span challenged).<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What are the Most Important SEO Factors?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/20326</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/20326</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:46:53 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/20326</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What are the most important SEO factors for achieving high rankings? .htaccess, Meta-tags, Titles, Content? or (D)All of the above?<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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