Web Directories Still Valid SEO Tactic…Sort of

As one of the moderators of the SEOChat forums I used to see daily spam from entry level ‘SEOs’ who think they can make a buck online by undercutting legitimate consultants by 80-95% off price points. The primary tactics used by inexperienced SEOs (not...
Google Alert for Searches Never Seen Before

Google Alert for Searches Never Seen Before

Those primary keywords you’re after probably aren’t as popular as you may think. Although this image is over a year old (can’t track down source), it gave me a chuckle. It’s actually a really interesting and neat idea, I wish Google would...

How Google WIll Treat new TLDs

With new generic top level domains (gTLDs), becoming options for web owners, the number questions on numbers regarding how Google will treat these domains. A recent FAQ from the Google Webmaster team confirms that Google will continue to handle TLDs in the same way...

Google to Increase Mobile Ranking Signals

Pay attention to an important announcement from Google Webmaster Central. The key ranking signals will be adjusted in a month’s time to reflect the growing prominence of mobile friendly websites. Of worthy note: 1. More mobile-friendly websites in search results...

Keyword Research – Choose Words Your Customers Use

Search engine optimization has long been the red herring of the web marketing industry. In itself it serves a haphazard function. Robust SEO strategies are carefully developed tactics executed within well thought out business plans.  One of the tactics within SEO is...