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OK, I’ve had it with link building; I’m done. Tossing in the towel. Waiving the white flag, no fight left in this link ninja. Google, you win! read more »
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Google is effectually forcing advertisers into buying more AdWords PPC by systematically setting out to neuter SEOs. They’re eviscerating organic paid link-building tactics which historically have been so critical to attaining prominence in natural read more »
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A thought-provoking article from Ruud at search Engine People, What happens if you god-forbid, Fall ill or Have to take some me-time out.

Its a great piece that strikes so many chords with small or closely knit SEO people / businesses.

If the read more »
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I can't believe that google have come out and said they are use people's IP and Cookie data for search relevancy read more »
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As Matt writes, "As the head of the webspam team at Google, I'm in charge of making sure your search results are as relevant and informative as possible." read more »
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Debra Mastaler writes, "In my opinion, there are a lot of free and paid directories that are worthless for various reasons. Here's the short litmus test I use when trying to decide if a Directory is worth my time or money." read more »
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Want to take your blog to the next level? DoshDosh (Maki) gives great advice ... fancy yourself of the Editor-in-Chief, and not just as a writer.

Excellent point! read more »
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Dear SEO Bloggers, I’ve been reading SEO blogs for quite some time and while I appreciate the input you offer up on a regular basis, I’ve noticed a very disturbing trend. It seems that more and more of your posts state your opinions or theories, as read more »
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Shana puts out an awesome post talking us through her avatar changes. read more »
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Most bloggers would love their content to hit the front page of Digg. Unfortunately, most of those bloggers are never able to experience the huge spike of traffic and the feelings of accomplishment this brings.

In this post, I want to argue that read more »
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This is part three of a GREAT series on Plurk - this edition is one cliques, but I suggest reading Part I and II as well - I have been using cliques increasingly and they have a value... Check your Privates!! (lol) read more »
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I invite you all to hop on over to Donna's blog, grab a piece of cake and chat it up in the comments - it's a party after all.

MODS - this is a dupe... please nuke it ;0) read more »
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There are all sorts of metaphors and analogies you can use to illustrate various aspects of link theory, from the buckets full of link juice used to explain PR flow and sculpting, through to examples where Links=Votes.

Ken has devised a new analo read more »
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Jim Boykin's SEO Class in Edinburgh just finished - but you can get an overview of what was covered here. read more »
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Brian Carter interviews Jordan Kasteler. Here are some of the things he talks about:

* How to pronounce his last name
* How he became a boy genius
* How he gained his SEO superpowers
* SEO for Flash Sites, SWFAddress
* Regular Expressions for read more »
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Paul proclaims Plurk as the new micro blogging king, leaving Twitter in its wake. And he ponders just what micro blogging can offer an SEO. read more »
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Whether it’s part of a local blog network or just a guy in Seattle writing about his neighborhood, hyperlocal blogs have arrived and proven they can attract and grow an audience of interested readers. As blogging continues to spread out to a mainstr read more »
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Tis' time for a story; Set in a far, far away land. So, snuggle up get cosy and I'll tell you how being a serial blogger has been the most financially rewarding move I have ever made.

Guest Post from Paul Steven read more »
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Step by step guide on how to completely clean out all signs of intrusion in your WordPress after you have discovered that you have been hacked. read more »
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A great post by Dave (theGypsy) exploring a new Microsoft search patent that aims to identify link spam using temporal tracking.

Very interesting! read more »
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Paige Filler guest posts with content ideas that everyone should take to heart. Not only does this article give great ideas, but it details the implementation steps that you can use over and over again to really make this technique work for you. read more »
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| Search Engine People Blog | If these calculations are correct, how can a company that has spent years building its reputation, not engage in Pre-Emptive Reputation Management? There is just too much at risk! . It just takes one really bad piece, a read more »
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From the page: "The top 100 advertisers in the U.S., who represent 41 percent of total advertising spending, shifted about $1 billion last year from TV and newspapers to the Web."

I suspect this number will increase substantially each year for so read more »
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Guest post from James Duthie - at TheVanBlog this time out - seems he's becomming quite a Gypsy himself!

SNIP - Riddle me this… If I asked you to imagine a picture of a stereotypical SEO what would they look like…? Glasses, buck teeth, bald, badl read more »
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It's Huomah.com.... David Harry's (aka TheGypsy) 2nd Anniversay of his Blog and he writes this post regarding the highlights of his blogging travels over the past two years.

Here's to many more years, Dave!! read more »
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SMX Local & Mobile - San Francisco, CA (July 24-25) See the agenda, and register now!
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