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A major Adwords policy has been revised, and it seems to be going unnoticed. For reasons that no Googler could explain, you were unable to bid on any beer or champagne related keywords. You could, however, bid on wine keywords. This is no longer tru read more »
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It seems like over the last year more and more posts have come out criticizing SEO, questioning the use of standards, and all in all, casting a dark cloud over the industry that so many of us have grown to love. I think it's time we take a stand. read more »
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Taylor reminds us how important it is to have a "Thank You" page, whether asking someone to buy your product/service or asking them to subscribe to your site by email. read more »
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If you are wondering how account management could cause you to lose a client, please pay close attention. In my experience, account management is almost as important as results. Clients typically terminate accounts when they are confused or just pla read more »
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Gonzo SEO explains why his blogroll carries names like Shana Albert, TheMadHat, Brian Chappell, Copyblogger, Matt McGee and others he calls "Gonzo SEOs" read more »
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Listen up, folks: there is a reason your clients hired you for this job – it’s because they aren’t experts or don’t have time to become one. So when you report to them weekly, monthly, or both, keep that in mind. To be blunt, you need to dumb it dow read more »
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It was funny. If you desire any sort of stardom, you must read this guide. Includes: Spy Satellites, Polyphasic Sleeping, Cloning, Time Machines, and Teleporting. read more »
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Taylor Pratt asks whether or not to charge a client who is on a monthly contract when, because of their fault, he wasn't able to provide services. It brings up a great question... how do YOU balance the strictness of a contract with the fairness of read more »
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Competition Analysis is in my opinion a must whe doing SEO. Gonzo tells us his opinon on how it should be donde. read more »
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Are you making the mistake of giving away too much free advice? Find out why you should be collecting, even if the problem is easy. read more »
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"All day I am constantly pulled in different directions. Whether it is Twitter, Facebook, or checking my RSS Feeds, I’ve got serious SEO A.D.D"

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4 local resources you should be taking advantage of to grow your business. read more »
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A light post, but the sentiment is dead on. Employees who are compensated based on the company's growth will always work harder to grow it. I wish Pratt would have added a little bit about employee stock as well though. ;-) read more »
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Making a mistake in your search marketing strategy can be a disaster, but if you handle it correctly, you can come out on top. read more »
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Not only are we all in high demand, but there are a ton of ways to make a lot of money online. With all of this working against you (the business owner), what could you possibly do to keep your employees happy? The answer is to L.E.A.D. read more »
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There are numerous warning signs that you should be able to pick up on. If someone sounds like a jerk during the pre-contract meetings, chances are they are a jerk. It is up to you to decide what level of frustration, irritation, rudeness, and press read more »
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