pmg2007

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 tho read more »
Discuss     
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 »
Discuss     
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 »
2 Comments     
This SEO/rap trend is not sitting well with Disco Stu...but this one is pretty funny read more »
Discuss     
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 "adult read more »
9 Comments     
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 and mysel read more »
2 Comments     
This is how Richard, 'the newest guy at SEOptimise', passed the Google AdWords exam in ONE WEEK. Go get that badge!!! :) read more »
6 Comments     
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 c read more »
6 Comments     
Great post from Tad Chef about how to generate 3,000 high-quality visitors from the search industry. read more »
9 Comments     
A good post detailing 10 great search engine news blogs you really should read daily. read more »
11 Comments     
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", t read more »
1 Comment     
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 »
4 Comments     
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 ma read more »
1 Comment     
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 »
2 Comments     
Top SEO blogs: ranked based on 9 different factors read more »
6 Comments     
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 »
3 Comments     
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 companies f read more »
44 Comments     
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 »
6 Comments     
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 »
6 Comments     
Follow up on Sphinn post: Top SEO Firms Paid for by the Following...

Back in June, you read the story about the Most Dependable awards being given to SEOs and Web Design companies, amongst others.

In short, a company named Goldline Research ca read more »
8 Comments     
6 easy steps to 301ing your Yahoo! store. read more »
7 Comments     
Great post from Jill Whalen, looking at six common SEO issues which effect a website's performance. read more »
7 Comments     
Great review of basic SEO conversion tactics. The conversion of a visitor to a client is everything. I like the quote "A site that ranks well and doesn't capture customers/visitors is like an umbrella on a sunny day." Exactly right especially if the read more »
7 Comments     
Great list from Tad about some very useful new web tools made available in 2008. read more »
3 Comments     
Traffikd puts together a list of 35 Must-Read Articles for Social Media Marketers read more »
9 Comments     
Search Marketing Expo

Save the date for:
SMX West - Feb. 10-12, 2009
SMX Munich - April 22-23, 2009
SMX Social Media Marketing - April 29-30
SMX Advanced - June 2-3, 2009

Search Marketing Now

Learn more about search marketing through free online webcasts and webinars from our sister site Search Marketing Now.

Upcoming Webcasts: