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DECEMBER 21, 2009

The tool also provides a "related keyword report." So, if you have one particular key phrase that is central to your website, business service management in this case, SEMRush will supply data on similar terms to prioritize for targeting.

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MAY 28, 2009

How can the Google AdWords search-based keyword tool be used for competitive research? This powerful tool automatically optimizes conversions by adjusting ad positions based on keyword match type, the searcher's geographic location and other factors. When is it time to drop or rewrite an underperforming ad?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

In SEO, best practices would include but not be limited to: Conducting keyword research to identify high-volume, low-competition search terms. Crafting URLs with keywords included. Including (but not over-doing) keywords in content and heading tags. Including (but not over-doing) keywords in content and heading tags.

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JULY 23, 2009

While I don't have a large data set here, based on the accounts I manage searches are down roughly 25%; that is, with the same set of keywords, impression volume is off by a quarter over the past year. Because when businesses aren't optimistic about demand, they don't invest in new software and other technologies.

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JANUARY 26, 2009

How about tools for checking search engine rank, grading the SEO efforts on a website, developing an optimized keyword list, and link building? KeywordEnvy KeywordEnvy is a rank checking tool that lets you track the position of your website, and competitive sites, on a defined set of keywords over time.

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

Finding Google AdWords Super Converter Keywords by MediaPost Online Media Daily Laurie Sullivan reports on an online presentation by AdGooroo founder Richard Stokes, in which he explained how to find "super converters"—combinations of keyword phrases, ad copy, and landing pages that align to produce "enormous profits."

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MARCH 23, 2009

Here are some tools, tips and guidance for crafting more effective and compelling web copy, from among the best articles and blog posts on web and SEO copywriting from last year.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

The problem is that any business area or profession that experiences unusual growth (think ad-supported "free" online services in 1999, or real estate from 2002-2008) inevitably attracts, along with some very bright people committed to their new craft, a less savory crowd of opportunistic, incompetent or even unscrupulous entrants as well.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Setting up PPC Campaigns 101, Part 1 by Search Engine Watch The prolific and always helpful Ron Jones steps through the basics of setting up a search marketing campaign, from sorting keywords into ad groups to identifying negative keywords to use.

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OCTOBER 19, 2009

the meta keywords tag, duplicate links, and graphics—except for the alt tag assigned to them). He provides tips on design (how to get Google's spider to read your text before your menu links), how to get your site indexed in 24 hours or less (though you need to be careful with this technique), and what Google ignores (e.g.

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JANUARY 23, 2009

King's book makes it possible for any business to improve its online performance. Or at least almost any business. Here are several more key SEO insights provided by King: Wordtracker's fee-based tool goes beyond free keyword tools by tracking what it calls a keyword effectiveness index. Very Sun Tzu."

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MARCH 2, 2009

Unless you are optimizing only for some extremely niche keywords, off-page optimization—building links from other websites to yours—is a critical and significant factor for SEO success. His deck actually covers the organic search marketinging basics—keywords, content and links.

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JULY 6, 2009

Bookmark this page and keep it near the top of your list. Another great post from Danny is The Beginner's Checklist for Learning SEO , a step-by-step guide to creating a well-optimized website.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

by Search Engine Watch The insightful Carrie Hill writes that "In doing a wide variety research into what is and isn't working for a small business Web site, I find the most frequent issues fall within the following six categories." These include duplicate content, lack of keyword research, ignoring link building, and.read her post !

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OCTOBER 13, 2008

5 Keyword Strategies for B2B PPC Campaigns by High Rankings Advisor Andy Komack offers five valuable, practical tips for improving web marketing results, such as "Users Do Not Search for 'Solutions'" (so true!) In the online world it usually means bidding on your competitor's 'brand' keywords on a Pay Per Click Advertising platform."

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OCTOBER 16, 2008

Compile an initial keyword list This involves two independent activities. First, generate a list of keywords based on the content of each page. Match keywords to pages Once the keyword list is established, search terms should be mapped to specific pages. for their lists of key search phrases.

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JANUARY 28, 2008

”) and questionable ( Stop using keywords in your URLs. Because if you don't know how to optimize a page without slamming keywords into the URLs, you don't know how to optimize a Web page.) A trained SEO should be able to spot what your keyword phrases are, but it shouldn't be glaringly obvious."

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JANUARY 30, 2008

Traits of a Great SEO Client: Commitment by Small Business SEM Marchex SEO pro Scott McGee writes about the client side of the SEO relationship, list the traits that help a client work successfully with an outside SEO firm, starting with commitment—the willingness to be fully involved in the entire process.

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DECEMBER 29, 2008

Government, enterprise, it was all business to me. Same product as before, only they'd made a few tweaks to optimize it for business use. Sure, the CTRs were decent, but the conversion rate was uglier than the business end of a sharpee. So I downloaded a keyword report and went through it with a fine tooth comb.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2007

If you've been in the business world for any length of time, you've probably seen the following somewhere—in a building lobby, on a website, or on a nicely framed poster in an office: The Definition of Insanity: Doing the same thing, the same way, and expecting different results. I get profoundly frustrated when I don't. Small improvement.

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JULY 20, 2009

Resources for starting a new business, ideas for naming that business, mistakes to avoid, lead generation strategies to embrace, how to apply some of Warren Buffet's wisdom to online marketing efforts.find all of that and more here in this final collection of the best posts on strategy and branding from the past year. What's in A Name?

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JANUARY 15, 2007

Google AdWords: Keyword Tool Enter a search phrase, and this Google tool will display related keywords along with advertiser competition and search volume; average cost per click and ad position by bid amount; and global search volume trends over time. Note that this tool works much better with IE than with FireFox.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Newsforce Press Release SEO Tools Newsforce offers a suite of fee-based tools to identify and insert SEO keywords in press releases then track the results after distribution. Polishing your story, aggregating data in a pretty format, citing sources, and stroking egos are crucial to helping your story spread.If tags: interactive PR, Web 2.0

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MAY 11, 2009

Site Architecture and SEO by Spinfield SEO projects often begin with keyword research, but this post recommends stepping back and beginning with solid architecture instead: assuring that CSS and Java are handled properly, the site has a solid internal link structure, and both HTML and XML sites maps are utilized.

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MAY 18, 2009

Of the hundreds of Facebook applications available, which ones are best for business? Top 10 Business Applications for Facebook by Duct Tape Marketing Of the 1,000+ Facebook apps built thus far, only a very small number—perhaps a couple of dozen or so—have value for B2B marketers and PR pros.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Great tips for SEOs who know their craft but may struggle with business development. Among the mistakes are ignoring (or improper use of) h1, h2 etc. title tags, and viewing SEO as a one-time process rather than an ongoing discipline. The Answer To All Your SEO Questions!

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MAY 4, 2009

Following his strategy and the steps he lays out in this post, "one can cut past the boilerplate emails and link requests, and build not only a business relationship with a publisher, but also a long term friendship." SEO social media interactive PR? SEO social media interactive PR? tags: PR 2.0 SEO social media interactive PR?

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APRIL 10, 2009

Search optimizing your website has become an essential part of doing business. Smart business people know that SEO is increasingly critical to the success of their businesses. But most such people aren't SEO experts; they're experts at pizza or plumbing or building gadgets or selling insurance or whatever their business is.

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DECEMBER 17, 2009

Why it Makes Sense to Target Longtail Keywords First by SEO Book Aaron Wall explains that because new or small sites without a large number of external links pointing to them are unlikely to rank well for highly competitive search phrases, it's better to focus on longtail terms first, building up trust, links and traffic gradually.

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JANUARY 7, 2009

SEM Bootcamp: Five Steps to Organic Success by Search Engine Guide SEO educator Jennifer Laycock offers small business owners and SEO newbies "five steps that.can go a long way toward helping you build a good understanding of what organic optimization is all about," including search-friendly design, proper keyword research and on-page optimization.

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MARCH 6, 2009

25 Design Best Practices for Your Small Business Web Site by Search Engine Watch Carrie Hill provides a helpful list of website design tips such as installing analytics software right away, using at least 250 words per page whenever possible, keeping contact forms simple, and using H1-6 tags, bold text and text links strategically for SEO.

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DECEMBER 1, 2008

The changes may help local businesses. One day the meta keywords tag is critical, the next it doesn't matter. Although your precise search position will vary depend on the searcher's location, demographics and other factors, it won't rank highly for anyone if it isn't well-optimized. Search algorithms are constantly changing.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2005

Another company developed an extensive set of keywords and launched a search engine marketing (SEM) campaign. They did no keyword optimization, no bid optimization, and worst of all, no conversion tracking. They did no keyword optimization, no bid optimization, and worst of all, no conversion tracking.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Top 21 Signs You Need a Break From SEO (2008 version) by Small Business Search Marketing The prolific Matt McGee offers his annual list of signs you may be spending too much time in the SEO world, such as "While telling your son about your favorite childhood books, you wax poetic about the 'Wikipedia Brown' series. tags: Web 2.0 tags: Web 2.0

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AUGUST 1, 2008

The SEO Website Overhaul by PromotionWorld Writer Brandon Cornett gets to the heart of SEO in this concise and practical article, detailing “five simple tasks you can perform on your website over the next few days to improve your search engine visibility and traffic levels” from validating your keywords to creating an XML site map.

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JUNE 3, 2009

What are the real reasons many seemingly-promising business ideas fail? The 6 Untold Reasons Why Businesses Fail by Growthink Dave Lavinsky elaborates on six common but often unrecognized causes of business failure, such as confusing ego with a business opportunity, trusting "white lie" feedback and failing to make a 100% commitment.

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AUGUST 5, 2008

You can search for relevant blogs using keywords pertaining to your business as well as searching for competitor names. And blogs have become a key source of information for executive decision makers. The first step in developing a blog strategy is understanding the landscape of blogs in your industry.

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