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JANUARY 26, 2009

Looking for an easy-to-use backlink checking tool (or two) for SEO? How about tools for checking search engine rank, grading the SEO efforts on a website, developing an optimized keyword list, and link building? Find these and more in this list of some of the best SEO tools and related reviews of 2008.

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PageRank SEO Tools Best Practices 20

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

The posts below, some of the best of 2008 on the topic of keyword research for SEO, provide guidance and reviews of efficacious tools to help throughout the process of generating a comprehensive keyword list; analyzing the competition; and prioritizing keywords to generate maximum ROI from SEO efforts.

Keywords 20

Keywords SEO Tools Adwords 20

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NOVEMBER 3, 2008

How can you optimize SEO benefits from internal link building? What key weapon in the SEO arsenal do many companies overlook? Read on for all of this and much else in some (more) of the best articles and blog posts written about SEO to date this year. Cheap SEO: it's about quality, not price by Internet Business U.K.-based

SEO 20

SEO Best Practices Enterprise Management PageRank 20

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JANUARY 7, 2009

Welcome to the first post in the official Best of 2008 series, which will summarize and link to some of the best blog posts and online articles about SEO, social media, online marketing strategy and more. Matt Cutts Translated: 8 SEO Tips I Heard Him Tell Eric Enge by SEOmoz SEO expert Brent D.

SEO 20

SEO Microsite Best Practices SEM 20

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APRIL 20, 2009

Previous posts in this series: Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 1 Best of 2008: Interactive PR, Part 1 Best of 2008: SEO Tools, Part 1 Best of 2008: Search Engine Marketing Best of 2008: Web Analytics Best of 2008: Email Marketing Tips Best of 2008: SEO Keyword Tips & Tools Best of 2008: Sales & Marketing Copywriting Best of 2008: SEO Link (..)

Landing Pages 20

Landing Pages SEM Best Practices Search Engine Marketing 20

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MARCH 6, 2009

Many of last year's best articles and blog posts on the topic of website design were reviewed here in two posts on the best of website design so far in 2008, but to help answer the questions above, here are a few more. Where can you find creative new design ideas?

Design 20

Design Marketing Websites Best Practices Microsite 20

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

How can online video help with SEO and online reputation management ? Domains for SEO and Reputation Management by Search Engine Journal Loren Baker describes how to use a.tv If you are planning to use these for SEO, check for do-follow status first. Which social bookmarking sites have the most clout? Take Advantage of.TV

Social Media 20

Social Media Optimization Media Web 2.0 20

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Use Facebook fan pages to help with SEO? tags: social media marketing Facebook fan pages SEO? How can you make a big splash in social media without a huge budget? Attract lots of targeted Twitter followers in a short time? Turn your social media contacts into leads, and ultimately customers?

LEADSExplorer 20

LEADSExplorer Social Media Optimization Web 2.0 20

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Previous posts in this series: Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 1 Best of 2008: Interactive PR, Part 1 Best of 2008: SEO Tools, Part 1 Best of 2008: Search Engine Marketing Best of 2008: Web Analytics Best of 2008: Email Marketing Tips Best of 2008: SEO Keyword Tips & Tools Best of 2008: Sales & Marketing Copywriting Best of 2008: SEO Link (..)

RSS 20

RSS Best Practices Business Blogger 20

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AUGUST 31, 2009

It's a provocative piece to be sure, but while I hesitate to attack statistical evidence with the anecdotal, my experience has been that when one accounts for the reasons PPC will always cost more than SEO , the actual labor costs of the two activities (when done right) are pretty darn close.

Paid Content 20

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Best Practices Advertising Agencies 20

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MAY 4, 2009

How do PR, SEO and social media work together to build name recognition and credibility for a company? PR Firms: Spend your Money on SEO by Orange Soda A helpful, if perhaps somewhat controversial, post about what's dead in PR (e.g., blogging and SEO). SEO social media interactive PR? SEO social media interactive PR?

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PR Best Practices Blogger Copywriting 20

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JULY 20, 2009

Previous posts in this series: Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 1 Best of 2008: Interactive PR, Part 1 Best of 2008: SEO Tools, Part 1 Best of 2008: Search Engine Marketing Best of 2008: Web Analytics Best of 2008: Email Marketing Tips Best of 2008: SEO Keyword Tips & Tools Best of 2008: Sales & Marketing Copywriting Best of 2008: SEO Link (..)

Marketing & Strategy 20

Marketing & Strategy Brand Identity Branding Best Practices 20

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JULY 13, 2009

Previous posts in this series: Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 1 Best of 2008: Interactive PR, Part 1 Best of 2008: SEO Tools, Part 1 Best of 2008: Search Engine Marketing Best of 2008: Web Analytics Best of 2008: Email Marketing Tips Best of 2008: SEO Keyword Tips & Tools Best of 2008: Sales & Marketing Copywriting Best of 2008: SEO Link (..)

LEADSExplorer 20

LEADSExplorer Social Media Optimization Web 2.0 20

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JUNE 30, 2009

Galen reviews a number of sites that can provide both direct traffic as well as being valuable for B2B SEO links, such as Jayde , Zibb and Alibaba. For example, copywriting ( Copyblogger , Michael Fortin ), search engine marketing ( Gordon Choi , PPCBlog ), SEO ( SEOmoz , SEO Book ) and social media ( Chris Brogan , ProBlogger ).

Marketing Budget 20

Marketing Budget Classified Ads Best Practices Budget Programs 20

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JUNE 17, 2009

Face to Face video chat by ePoster Concise review of ooVoo, a free video chat tool that's been previously written about here. ooVoo is an easy-to-use tool for conducting video chat with anyone who has a webcam.

Tools 20

Tools Best Practices RSS Adwords 20

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AUGUST 1, 2008

Again, there have been so many excellent blog posts and articles written on SEO already this year that I'm trying to get a jump on 2009. So here are several more of the best SEO-related pieces from 2008 thus far. Learning SEO and SEM - Where to Start? SEO is sort of like tweaking your resume.

SEO 20

SEO SEM Best Practices Buzz 20

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JUNE 24, 2009

Previous posts in this series: Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 1 Best of 2008: Interactive PR, Part 1 Best of 2008: SEO Tools, Part 1 Best of 2008: Search Engine Marketing Best of 2008: Web Analytics Best of 2008: Email Marketing Tips Best of 2008: SEO Keyword Tips & Tools Best of 2008: Sales & Marketing Copywriting Best of 2008: SEO Link (..)

RSS 20

RSS Best Practices Business Blogger 20

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JUNE 3, 2009

SEO: best bang for your buck for generating online leads by E-consultancy Aliya Zaidi summarizes research from E-consultancy showing that while " natural search, email marketing and paid search are still the most commonly used methods for generating online leads," " SEO (is) seen as providing the best value for money."

Brand Identity 20

Brand Identity Branding Marketing & Strategy Best Practices 20

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APRIL 7, 2009

Search Marketing, MSN AdCenter, Ask SponsoredListings, Google Content Network Tips, Inside AdWords, Adwords Conversion Optimizer, PPC Blog, Gordon Choi, semvironment, AdWords Quality Score, PPC Hero, Blogation, David Rodnitzky del.icio.us tags: Google AdWords, search engine marketing, SEM, Yahoo!

Adwords 20

Adwords Tactics Tips SEM 20

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JULY 28, 2008

There have been so many excellent blog posts and articles written already in 2008 that it's just not practical to wait until January of next year to recognize them. I may have to start doing these monthly or something, but for now, here are some of the best pieces written about the art and science of SEO so far in 2008.

SEO 20

SEO Best Practices Search Engine Marketing Tagging 20

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Then read on—you'll discover these answers and more in the blog posts reviewed here, some of the best of 2008 on writing great sales and marketing copy. Copywriting: 7 Ways To Trigger Emotions by Self SEO After stating "all human beings buy on emotion. Combat dreaded "writer's block"?

Copywriting 20

Copywriting Best Practices Classified Ads Trigger Marketing 20

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MAY 18, 2009

Secrets by Traffic Travis The creators of SEO analysis tool Traffic Travis present a helpful mini-course on using social media to drive web traffic. John Jantsch here shares his 10 favorites, including SlideShare , CircleUp (a group collaboration app), and Introductions, an app which "speeds the process of effective networking."

Social Media 20

Social Media Web 2.0 iCrossing Optimization 20

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MARCH 19, 2009

7 Tips When Using WordPress As CMS by Rubiqube Blogger Adrian Diaconescu follows up on his earlier WordPress CMS tutorial with this list of helpful tips for SEO, navigation and design. 10 Things You Need To Know About WordPress 2.7 by Technosailor Noting that the WordPress 2.7

Blogspot 20

Blogspot Tips Tools Best Practices 20

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APRIL 27, 2009

Previous posts in this series: Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 1 Best of 2008: Interactive PR, Part 1 Best of 2008: SEO Tools, Part 1 Best of 2008: Search Engine Marketing Best of 2008: Web Analytics Best of 2008: Email Marketing Tips Best of 2008: SEO Keyword Tips & Tools Best of 2008: Sales & Marketing Copywriting Best of 2008: SEO Link (..)

Best Practices 20

Best Practices Business Adwords Blogger 20

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MAY 28, 2009

Even better, each box in the chart links through to more detailed guidance on the specific topic from top search marketing blogs like Marketing Pilgrim on branding and exposure, SEO Book on competitive research tools, and Rimm-Kaufman on measurement.

Adwords 20

Adwords Tactics Tips PPC 20

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APRIL 6, 2009

How does social media relate to SEO? Learn the answers to these questions and more here in some of the best blog posts on social media marketing and optimization of 2008. Online Reputation Management with Video SEO by Search Marketing Standard Grant Crowell explains why video is a powerful component of reputation management (e.g.,

Social Media 20

Social Media Optimization Digg Web 2.0 20

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

I hate to kick that dead dog again, but it sucked in 2007, it sucked in 2008, and it'll continue to suck wind in 2009." In another noteworthy post, Ian presciently warns readers about 11 Internet Marketing Trends To Ignore in 2009 , such as "Vertical Search.

Creativity 20

Creativity Paid Search Agency Best Practices Adwords 20

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Signs that you need a break from SEO. naming conventions SEO copywriting mistakes search engine rap Christopher Richards sloppy copy Steven Wright Copyblogger Brian Clark Small Business Search Marketing Matt McGee Searchles Don McMillan The Chronicles of George del.icio.us Poking fun at Web 2.0 naming conventions. tags: Web 2.0

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Web 2.0 Creativity Copywriting Best Practices 20

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FEBRUARY 10, 2009

Review: Google Insights Can Help Merchants Optimize PPC/SEO Campaigns by Practical eCommerce Armando Roggio reviews another relatively new tool from Google, Google Insights, a free research tool which "provides detailed search data that can help online retailers improve their pay-per-click advertising and search engine optimization."

Analytics 20

Analytics Marketing Analytics Tools Best Practices eCommerce 20

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DECEMBER 17, 2008

It's heartening that he refers to SEO as "probably THE most essential element of Web design." Why Web Design Matters by SEO Book SEO expert Peter Da Vanzo serves up his take on the 10 most important factors, beginning with "Purpose—Know Your Audience," which should be the starting point for ANY marketing activity.

Design 20

Design Marketing Websites Forrester Best Practices 20

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JANUARY 30, 2009

Discover the answers to all of these quandaries and more below, in some of the best blog posts and articles on search engine marketing from 2008. What steps should take to optimize SEM campaigns—and which mistakes should you avoid?

Search Engine Marketing 20

Search Engine Marketing Cost per Acquisition Paid Search Agency Search Marketing 20

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

How can you use StumbleUpon for SEO link building? so far in 2008. The 100 top Web apps for 2008 by Webware The top 100 web applications as chosen by Webware readers, across 10 categories including browsing (e.g. Video Links: The Best Lures in the SEO Tackle Box? Google Reader, Opera and Firefox), audio (e.g.

Social Media 20

Social Media Web 2.0 Optimization Media 20

WebMarketCentral

OCTOBER 13, 2008

How can you use pay-per-click (PPC) advertising intelligence to improve organic SEO? Get the answers to these inquiries and more in the following blog posts and articles, some of the best written on the topic of search engine marketing so far in 2008. and "Apply Your PPC Intelligence to SEO." Tweak something every day.

Search Engine Marketing 20

Search Engine Marketing Paid Content Search Marketing PPC 20

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Learn the answers to these questions and more in some of the best blog posts and articles on website design published so far in 2008. To this end, she recommends reviewing 15 areas, including navigation, interface design, architecture, PR and SEO. What separates effective navigation from poor design?

Design 20

Design Marketing Websites CMS Development Best Practices 20

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

What SEO tactics are crucial to incorporate on your blog? Blogging Tactics for 2008 by Ask Enquiro Writing that "The Online Marketing Blog recently ran a poll asking readers which SEO tactic they plan on using most in 2008 and the winner with 25% of the vote was Blogging. Which blogging platform is best for your needs?

RSS 20

RSS Blogger Best Practices Business 20

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Online Marketers See High ROI from SEO by Marketing Pilgrim Blogger, SEO expert and PR pro Janet Meiners reports on an MarketingSherpa study detailing the growth in paid search and organic search engine optimization. I was most interested in learning that the average SEM conversion rate for B2B technology companies is 2.8%.

Marketing Budget 20

Marketing Budget Web 2.0 Research Paid Search Agency 20

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2008

Use social media to enhance your SEO efforts and build your business? Get the answers to these questions plus learn more about the largest and the fastest-growing social bookmarking and social networking sites in this installment of some of the best SMO blog posts and articles written so far in 2008.

Social Media 20

Social Media Optimization Linkbait Media 20