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People think that writing is a magic skill, because you’re creating something valuable out of nothing. But it’s actually more like gardening. Begin with a given set of resources (in this case, ideas and a little time), learn the right way to put… Read more
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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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This SEO/rap trend is not sitting well with Disco Stu...but this one is pretty funny Read more
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Google just published business listing quality guidelines for local search. Warning: The new guidelines mean a crackdown’s a comin’. Whenever Google issues new guidelines, it’s their way of saying “quit screwing around”. Read more
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Lisa Barone writes, "An interesting story from Reuters today that says social networks have passed porn in popularity among users. We’re all too busy twittering, sphinning and Facebooking that there’s no time to head out in search of um, some… Read more
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8 Search, Marketing, SEO and Social Media Bloggers were asked why they got "into" what they do.... here they give their answers.

Bloggers include Brent Csutoras, TheMadHat, Tad Chef, UtahSEOPro, Dazzlin’ Donna, Derek Edmond, Jill Whalen… Read more
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This is how Richard, ’the newest guy at SEOptimise’, passed the Google AdWords exam in ONE WEEK. Go get that badge!!! :) Read more
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There are times when your website might experience short periods of very high traffic. This could be the result of TV exposure, or your linkbait just hit the front page of Digg. The worst thing that can happen at this point is that your site can’t… Read more
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Internet marketing is supposed to be enjoyable and allow you more time do the things you enjoy. However, if you are finding yourself almost enslaved to your desktop and working more hours per day for yourself than would be legal at a "proper job", then… Read more
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Eric Ward examines the client who views link building as a purely SEO function, that is, they are interested in adding or creating content just to appeal to search engines. Read more
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Great post from Tad Chef about how to generate 3,000 high-quality visitors from the search industry. Read more
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A good post detailing 10 great search engine news blogs you really should read daily. Read more
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Its no secrete that the reputation of the SEO industry isn’t as many of us wish it to be. The term "snake-oil salesman" has been used few times to describe our industry, unfortunately.

It might be therefore we see some responsible SEO… Read more
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Top SEO blogs: ranked based on 9 different factors Read more
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Ask ten SEOs what you have to do to get more links, and 9 will tell you to ‘build great content’. In stead of taking this answer for granted, it’s even better to ask yourself why this is true.

Wiep gives us 6 reasons... Read more
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There are many reasons the Digg Community may perceive you negatively, or worse yet, consider you a filthy social media spammer. If you take part in the majority of these activities you probably aren’t seen as a positive social media maven as you may… Read more
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Ann Smarty writes, "Being automatically updated once a page is changed opens up a wealth of (probably missed) opportunities. There are two handy ways I personally use to keep track of changes introduced to any webpage" Read more
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Recently, the PR firm of a very famous and lavishly wealthy public figure called me. One of his projects had gotten a lot of bad press. They asked how much it would cost to remove the negative information from Google. Read more
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a link builder had the ’nerve’ (for lack of a better word), to post a public link exchange offer in not just a Google Group but in the the official "Google Webmaster Help" group, for all Googler’s to see. Read more
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Really great interview and glimpse into the mind of one of THE best social media marketers in the game today. Read more
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Want to be successful on Digg? Why not do exactly what the most successful Diggers are doing. Manish details 10 of the habits of successful Diggers.

Good read! 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… Read more
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"Admit it. You know you’ve thought about it. Yet you hesitate. Chances are, you’re probably conflicted, wondering if it’s morally right, or if you really want to “go there” – even if it is legal." Read more
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Traffikd puts together a list of 35 Must-Read Articles for Social Media Marketers Read more
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What do you do when your blog covers more than one topic (let’s say SEO and Gadgets..) and your audiences are likely to hang around on different social media sites?

Seeing a Sphinn logo in the top left of your content isn’t exactly… Read more
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