Class: Advanced SEO Tactics: On Beyond Keyword Research (GF401) Professor: Rand Fishkin, SEOmoz SEOmoz is one of the best places for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) information, and the presentation was full of nice tidbits about SEO. SEO Tactics : He did a great job at distilling tactics into byte sized advice that we can all use for link building, content creation, and domain names. If you want to get some good insights on effective SEO, check out his presentation and the free articles they have on the SEOmoz website. Welldone! But it is not. MORE >>

12 PPC landing page tips by Econsultancy Graham Charlton presents a helpful set of tips for improving landing page conversions such as writing relevant, scannable content; giving visitors enough information to make a purchase/registration decision; and limiting navigation options. Once you've optimized the list of keywords in your search engine marketing campaign, tweaked the bids and crafted stellar ad text to bring visitors to your site, landing page design is critical to converting those visitors into sales or leads. clutter) from good (a clear call to action among other attributes). MORE >>

Signs that you need a break from SEO. The Steven Wright Guide to Content Marketing by Copyblogger Brian Clark uses a series of one-liners from the inimitable comedian Steven Wright to illustrate his thesis that copy matters when writing blog posts, white papers, web copy or anything else you hope will be read and acted upon. Content marketing within the realm of social media is extremely powerful, but it does have a downside. Poking fun at Web 2.0 naming conventions. Copywriting mistakes to avoid—and tips for writing better copy from a standup comedian. Catch the bus back?" MORE >>

I welcome a guest post from our chief SEO tactician, Elizabeth Donkus. Most SEO people aren’t marketers. They may be great technicians, but we need help when it comes to writing compelling content that drives leads. I am NuSpark Marketing’s chief SEO strategist, but I rely on the NuSpark content team to review my content recommendations and implement content within the SEO framework. An example of our SEO and content director integration is when writing meta tags and meta descriptions. as a factor for ranking. MORE >>

Is there SEM life beyond AdWords (and if so, where?)? Tips to Save Money on Pay-Per-Click Campaign by Saad Kamal Great advice on how to set up an AdWords program that produces positive ROI, though written more for newbies than seasoned pros. Among the recommendations here: understand keyword match types and use wisely, bid in odd amounts, and avoid the content network—at least until you have the search side performing effectively. How do you write a killer search ad? What should you look for when hiring a paid search agency? and MSN. MORE >>