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<title>Sphinn / dedmond29 / Voted News</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:17:51 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Googlebot Causes United Airlines Stock to Plummet Says Tribune Company]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/71996</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/71996</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:17:51 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Google Other</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/71996</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I thought this was a pretty fascinating story about how an outdated SERP in Google News created some pretty damaging buzz for UAL Corp.FTA: The Tribune Company, in a press released late today, said that &quot;the confusion surrounding a 2002 Chicago Tribune article on the Internet this past weekend started with the inability of Google's automated search agent &quot;Googlebot&quot; to differentiate between breaking news and frequently viewed stories on the websites of its newspapers.&quot;<br/><br/>15 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Secret Sauce for the Perfect Pitch]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/65459</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/65459</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:42:44 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/65459</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;First things first. No matter what we'd like to believe, there is no such thing as the perfect pitch. One person's spam is often another person's breakfast.&quot;Key points to consider when pitching bloggers as well as strategies for making the connection as effective as possible.<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Search Marketing Strategies for B2B Manufacturers & Distributors]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/58882</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/58882</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:38:41 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>SEM</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/58882</guid>
<description><![CDATA[SEO and SEM are challenging tasks for B2B companies, particularly in industries such as Manufacturing and Industrial Technology. Here are 7 examples of how these types of companies can increase leads and revenue through creative search engine marketing strategies.<br/><br/>41 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Don't You Trust About SEO? ... and Why? 21 Replies Thus Far]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/54910</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/54910</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:10:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/54910</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are many examples of genuine disdain being expressed for SEO on LinkedIn. Why?  Interesting read through (right now) 21 responses on why there is distrust or people have commentary on SEO practices via LinkedIn Answers.  What do you think?<br/><br/>49 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The SEM Questions A Web Analytics Package Should Answer]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/54699</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/54699</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:01:30 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Web Analytics</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/54699</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here is a checklist of valuable questions and details to look for in a web analytics package related to your search engine marketing efforts, regardless of website size or company budget.<br/><br/>49 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Defines The Integrity of Search Engine Marketing?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/50241</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/50241</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:12:21 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEM Industry</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/50241</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The same tools that can be used to spread something sensationally false can also be used for the dissemination of accurate information as well.  In my opinion, we should proactively address issues of SEM ethics and integrity before others make that determination for us.  What do you think?<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Gray Area Between SEO Consulting & SEO Implementing]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/47980</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/47980</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 08:10:47 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Search Marketing</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/47980</guid>
<description><![CDATA[How deep into the SEO recommendation(s) do you think SEO consultants should get?  Do you think a company should actually implement recommendations delivered (or be prepared to provide this service) -  or provide a project plan for implementation (to then be budgeted or carried out separately) - or just simply provide the recommendation with the expectation the client is responsible to implement (and let's assume that the latter responsibility is known)?For my part, I find it a challenge to actually get a client to implement (not all the time, but it's not out of the ordinary) - which means either implementing in general or not implementing to the extent that was expected.  That being said, your success as a consultant is usually tied to the results of a recommendation, which doesn't go anywhere if no one implements.I also feel that good SEO consultants are paid for their intellectual property.  So the cost associated with having top-notch SEO's implementing recommendations can get extremely expensive.  A smart business owner knows they can pay a lower rate/hour for almost any technical skill (web design, programming, copywriting etc etc)But it's also easier for the client to simply have the SEO implement the rec, assuming there is a good relationship. And in some cases, it would turn out to be less time intensive for an SEO simply to just &quot;do it&quot; versus writing it all out for someone else.I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this.  For purposes of the discussion, I'm thinking this deals primarily with on-site recommendations (versus link building) but it's really up to anyone who wants to provide comment.<br/><br/>49 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Downloadable PPC Profit (or Loss) Calculator]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/44402</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/44402</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 12:38:21 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Paid Search</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/44402</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For those of you interested in calculating PPC projections, here is a basic PPC calculator that is available for download.  The Excel formula allows you to determine profit (loss) at any PPC level - campaign, ad group or keyword.<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[22 of The Funniest Search Marketing Posts]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/43493</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/43493</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:09:10 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Water Cooler</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/43493</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;One of my favorite things about the Search community is that they are not only smart but also pretty darn witty.&quot;  Here are 22 posts designed to make you laugh - from lists to call-outs to just simply funny subjects.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Blend PPC Into Your SEO Keyword Research]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/33972</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/33972</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:01:57 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/33972</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do people search &quot;SEO&quot; or &quot;search engine optimization&quot;, &quot;B2B&quot; or &quot;business to business&quot;?  Here's a quick look at how measuring ad impressions via PPC can lead to a better defined SEO keyword strategy, presented by Andy (or is it &quot;Andrew&quot;?) Komack.<br/><br/>31 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yahoo Phrase Based Indexing in a Nutshell]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/28093</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/28093</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:05:10 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Yahoo</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/28093</guid>
<description><![CDATA[SEO by the Sea takes a detailed look at a Yahoo patent application which describes a number of the ways to learn and understand the use of phrases in documents on the Web.Longer post but worth the time to read for those interested in how search engines evaluate and relate concepts, phrases and search queries.<br/><br/>33 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Absolute Guide to Destroying Your Blog Readership]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/25516</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/25516</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:50:47 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/25516</guid>
<description><![CDATA[While there are many guides out there on increasing your blog readership and gaining subscribers, following the steps in this guide will give you all the tools you need to destroy your readership.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Trim the Fat! 200 Negative Keywords to Consider for Your PPC Campaigns]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/24463</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/24463</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:21:40 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Paid Search</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/24463</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Andy Komack has compiled a list of 200+ negative keywords to consider when building PPC campaigns.  Failure to incorporate negative keywords costs you money, and can impact CTR, which in turn has an effect on PPC quality scores.  Keywords organized by subject matter and user intent.<br/><br/>50 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Paid Search Can Help Elect the Next President]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/20302</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/20302</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:47:31 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Paid Search</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/20302</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From the page: &quot;here are a few ways candidates and marketers should be looking to leverage the power of Paid Search in their political endeavors&quot;<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[An Open Letter to CEO Bloggers]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/18461</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/18461</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:19:43 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/18461</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Todd Defren makes some excellent points about the challenges faced when leaders create a company blog and offers ideas for those looking to take the plunge into the blog world and learning what blogging is about.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Twittering Success Story: The Baja 1000 Twitter Project]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/17997</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/17997</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:14:17 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/17997</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Jason Falls recaps the success of his Twitter Tracker project at the Baja 1000 with Robby Gordon.  Check out how social media efforts improved online media exposure and generated blog post mentions.  A real success story using social media.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What is Social Media Saying About You Today?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/17707</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/17707</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 06:08:11 -0800</pubDate>
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<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/17707</guid>
<description><![CDATA[While search marketers understand how your &quot;personal brand&quot; is affected by social media, what about the effect on relationships outside of the online marketing space? Some observations based on experience and thoughts/ideas related to communicating the values of social media, to those in your offline world.<br/><br/>34 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SEM Pricing Stuctures & Business Models]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/17412</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/17412</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:51:34 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Search Marketing</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/17412</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Marty Weintraub's recap of the SES Chicago session on common methods agencies and consultants price their SEM campaigns and what the potential advantages and pitfalls may be.  Nice overview of the different strategies and pricing models.<br/><br/>32 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Warning Signs That You Might Be A Social Media Addict]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/14677</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/14677</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:47:29 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/14677</guid>
<description><![CDATA[FTA: &quot;You twittered your pregnancy and engagement (and divorce) long before your friends and family found out&quot;. How deeply are you addicted to the social media environment?<br/><br/>37 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[29,864 Digg Stories Analyzed to Investigate Collective Attention]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/14332</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/14332</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:37:54 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/14332</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Researchers at HP Labs analyzed 29,864 Digg submissions made popular in 2006 in an effort to understand how some messages become popular among large populations.  They analyzed the reach once a story becomes popular and the rate of time to which the awareness/attention of a popular story fades.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Best Buy's Myspace Forum For Sharing Dumb Customer Stories]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/14025</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/14025</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:29:18 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/14025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Best Buy employees have created a Myspace forum for sharing stupid customer stories.  While it's all fun and light hearted, should Best Buy be worried about how they're brand is being represented in this social media platform?<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your URL Digg Compatible?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/13610</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/13610</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:07:05 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/13610</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Imagine that Muhammad Saleem (or any other top 100 Digg user) thinks your article is worth submitting to Digg. They're all ready to submit and your URL is not compatible!  Don't be that website owner. Verify your URL's works with social media websites.<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sensationalism & Pandering: The Press & The SEO Community]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/12899</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/12899</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:44:41 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/12899</guid>
<description><![CDATA[An interesting discussion on how the rapid popularity of the search engine marketing &quot;idea&quot; fuels stories of sensationalism and questionable &quot;facts&quot; around the business of SEO and the people involved.<br/><br/>35 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[14 Ways to Disclose Sponsored Links and Fool a Search Engine]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/12557</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/12557</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:31:30 -0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Water Cooler</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/12557</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;#1. The links that appear somewhere below are not sponsored or paid for in any way. The statement in the sentence prior to this sentence is completely false.&quot;Light-hearted look at the whole paid links debate and what you may want to do to avoid issue with search engines<br/><br/>35 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[To Shout or Not To Shout: The Digg Dilemma]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/12045</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/12045</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:33:14 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/12045</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Brent Csutoras takes an in depth look at Digg's &quot;shout&quot; feature, showcasing how to use it, what specific Digg members think and suggestions for when it may or may not be appropriate to use the function.<br/><br/>41 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blog Like a Person, Not Like a Cyborg]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/11617</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/11617</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 05:21:18 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/11617</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Lisa Barone writes about tips and ideas for stimulating your blog writing creativity, making certain you are focusing on for your readers (and not just traffic sources) and keeping things fresh for both your own sanity and the enthusiasm of the blogging community.<br/><br/>40 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is It Too Much To Dream? Social Media Inside the Firewall]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/10778</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/10778</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:00:47 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/10778</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We're all looking at social media applications as an opportunity  but how many of us are actually integrating these tools on a regular basis?  Here's a proposed look at the how, why and what social media tools may make sense in the everyday business environment.  Check out the comments for some more ideas and valuable conversation as well.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Google 3Q Profit Soars 46 Percent - Will $700 a Share Be Next?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/10182</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/10182</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:25:28 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Google</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/10182</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Even with the competition for the summer season, Google still managed to have another amazing quarter.  Great quotes from 10e20's Chris Winfield in the article too...<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Things I Didna4t Get at SMX Social Media and 2 Important Things That I Did]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/10176</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/10176</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2007 06:52:50 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/10176</guid>
<description><![CDATA[No one gives out a free pass to success in any market, including social media - but if you spend the time to learn, contribute and invest in the communities as well as network with people that share the same interests, you're much more likely to succeed.<br/><br/>39 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What To Do When Online Adversity Hits You Smack In The Face]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/8724</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/8724</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:51:15 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/8724</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In relation to the recent topic of Website Grader - whether you agree or not with it's value, here are some key takeaways on what went right in the discussion and ideas on how you can apply it to your own social media strategy.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Secret Blogging Weapon is You]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/8705</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/8705</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:46:17 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/8705</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Lyndon Antcliff provides some sound advice on what differentiates the success or failure for many blogs: The ability of the blogger to create a unique personality.  It's been said before, but savvy readers will take note from good writers and do their best to improve the most important blog component - the writing of your posts.<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Google Launching Free Bid Management Technology in Beta]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/7131</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/7131</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:04:43 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Google AdWords</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/7131</guid>
<description><![CDATA[FTA: We were absolutely stunned (although not entirely surprised) to find out that Google is slowly testing FREE Bid Management Technology within select Google Adwords accounts.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Bill Belichick Can Teach You About Blackhat SEO]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/6247</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/6247</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:22:55 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>SEO</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/6247</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are many similarities that can be drawn from the competitive nature of professional sports and the world of search engine optimization, particularly for the most competitive keyword rankings and profitable online industries.  Here are some thoughts and ideas in relation to the recent news from the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick's strategy for gaming the system.<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting Your WordPress Blog From Evil]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/5114</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/5114</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 06:50:54 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/5114</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tips and recommendations for making certain that your wordpress blog is not subject to spammers or malicious attacks and hackers.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[16 Ways To Kill Your Blog Strategy Before You Even Start It]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/4923</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/4923</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:53:45 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/4923</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The development of a blog does take time and consideration. Strategic decisions include goals and objectives, blog software, and design/usability amongst others. While all of these components are important, here are 16 ways to stop your blogging initiative dead in it's tracks, before you even begin your first post.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Turns a Client Into A Blogging Evangalist?]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/4715</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/4715</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:46:47 -0700</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/4715</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Most would agree that effective blogging is an essential ingredient within a search engine marketing strategy, but the question posed is what success stories, motivators and obstacles must be overcome in order to transform the skeptical client into a real blogging evangelist?  It doesn't have to be the CEO or founder, but how do you find, develop and motivate key people to begin actively blogging and becoming excited about it?<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chris Brogan's Social Media Toolkit]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/4566</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:50:34 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Social Media</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/4566</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are a ton of social media tools online to help with all aspects of your community building strategy and the difficulty is finding the ones that make the most sense for your specific needs and situation.  Social Media Expert Chris Brogan offers his list of social media tools for everything from blogging to video to presentation sharing.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[25 Expert Techniques For Successful Blogging]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/4330</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/4330</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:22:41 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Blogging</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/4330</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Blogging has been proven and advised to attract large quantities of visitors, readers and, possibly, customers. Whatever your reason to blog is, follow these proven techniques from the experts on your way to becoming a successful blogger.<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA["Google" License Plate Spotted in Sweden]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/2863</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/2863</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:18:33 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Google Other</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/2863</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Joakim Jardenberg from Sweden managed to buy a new GOOGLE license plate for his car. The cost is 6.000SEK for ten years - or $872. One of the goals of the endeavor was to show how building a brand is even more important now in today's business environment, given advancements in technology &amp; communication capabilities.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Measuring Bounce Rates for Website Traffic and Referral Sources]]></title>
<link>http://sphinn.com/story/2795</link>
<comments>http://sphinn.com/story/2795</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:08:21 -0700</pubDate>
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<category>Web Analytics</category>
<guid>http://sphinn.com/story/2795</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Avinash Kaushik provides action plans for evaluating and reacting to the bounce rate of your pages in relation to overall website traffic, referral sources, keywords (organic and PPC) and page views.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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