2008, Analytics, Copywriting and Search Engine Marketing

Best of 2008: Web & SEO Copywriting

WebMarketCentral

MARCH 23, 2009

Any type of marketing copywriting is a blend of art and science. 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.

Copywriting

Copywriting SEO Best Practices Internet Marketing

Best of 2008: Sales & Marketing Copywriting

WebMarketCentral

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. Craft more compelling headlines and ads? Combat dreaded "writer's block"?

Copywriting

Copywriting Best Practices Classified Ads Trigger Marketing

Best of 2008: SEM Landing Pages

WebMarketCentral

APRIL 20, 2009

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. Here are a few of the best posts about SEM landing page design from last year.

Landing Pages

Landing Pages SEM Best Practices Search Engine Marketing

Webinars

Scan to Success: How to Leverage QR Codes for Offline and Online Marketing Power

Cracking the Code: Turning Intent Data into Go-to-Market Success

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Best of 2008: Strategy and Branding, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

JULY 20, 2009

by MediaPost Search Insider In this well-worth-bookmarking post, Steve Baldwin presents a list of "Buffetisms" he has taped up on the wall of his cubicle (Steve Baldwin sits in a cube?!) and how they relate to search engine marketing. Tags: General Marketing.

Marketing & Strategy

Marketing & Strategy Brand Identity Branding Best Practices

Best of 2008: AdWords Tips and Tactics

WebMarketCentral

APRIL 7, 2009

While Google AdWords certainly isn't the only option for search engine marketing, it's by far the biggest. Search marketers need to get AdWords right before expanding campaigns to Yahoo! Search Marketing , MSN AdCenter or Ask SponsoredListings.

Adwords

Adwords Tactics Tips SEM

Best of 2008: Website Design

WebMarketCentral

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.

Design

Design Marketing Websites Best Practices Microsite

Best of 2008: AdWords Tips and Tactics, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

MAY 28, 2009

Measuring a Text Ad's Effectiveness by Search Engine Watch The always insightful David Szetela demonstrates the importance of grouping keywords properly before rushing to judgement on the quality of a text ad.

Adwords

Adwords Tactics Tips PPC

Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 5

WebMarketCentral

AUGUST 17, 2009

Among his findings: organic search is the source of both the highest volume and best quality of traffic. There's lots more red meat for web analytics data junkies as well. Social traffic (e.g. StumbleUpon and Digg) is "spiky" and doesn't convert well, but supports SEO through the links generated.

SEO

SEO Best Practices Adwords Copywriting

Best of 2008: SEO Tools, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

APRIL 14, 2009

How can you use free Google tools to benchmark your search marketing performance against your competition? 5+ SEO Text Analyzers for SEO Diagnostics & Copywriting by Search Engine Journal The always brilliant and resourceful Ann Smarty here reviews several different for analyzing keyword usage and prominence (a.g.,

SEO

SEO Tools Peer-to-peer Best Practices

Best of 2008: Amusing, Creative and Just Plain Odd, Part 1

WebMarketCentral

AUGUST 24, 2009

Copywriting mistakes to avoid—and tips for writing better copy from a standup comedian. Search engine rap (oxymoronic, but true). Content marketing within the realm of social media is extremely powerful, but it does have a downside. Signs that you need a break from SEO. Poking fun at Web 2.0 naming conventions.

Web 2.0

Web 2.0 Creativity Copywriting Best Practices

Best of 2008: Social Media Optimization, Part 5

WebMarketCentral

SEPTEMBER 3, 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

LEADSExplorer Social Media Optimization Web 2.0

Best of 2008: Blogging for Business, Part 3

WebMarketCentral

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

RSS Best Practices Business Blogger

Best of 2008: Blogging for Business, Part 1

WebMarketCentral

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

Best Practices Business Adwords Blogger

Best of 2008: Random but Interesting, Part 1

WebMarketCentral

JUNE 30, 2009

For example, copywriting ( Copyblogger , Michael Fortin ), search engine marketing ( Gordon Choi , PPCBlog ), SEO ( SEOmoz , SEO Book ) and social media ( Chris Brogan , ProBlogger ). 3 Reasons Why Purpose is Essential in Business by Words for Hire In this thought-provoking, almost spiritual post, Karen D.

Marketing Budget

Marketing Budget Classified Ads Best Practices Budget Programs

Best of 2008: Cool Web Tools, Part 1

WebMarketCentral

JUNE 17, 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 (..)

Tools

Tools Best Practices RSS Adwords

Best of 2008: Social Media Optimization, Part 3

WebMarketCentral

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

LEADSExplorer Social Media Optimization Web 2.0

Best of 2008: WordPress Tools and Tips

WebMarketCentral

MARCH 19, 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 (..)

Blogspot

Blogspot Tips Tools Best Practices

Best of 2008: Blogging for Business, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

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

RSS Best Practices Business Blogger

Best of 2008: Social Media Optimization, Part 6

WebMarketCentral

SEPTEMBER 22, 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 (..)

Social Media

Social Media Optimization Media Web 2.0

Best of 2008: Social Media Optimization, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

MAY 18, 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 (..)

Social Media

Social Media Web 2.0 iCrossing Optimization

Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 3

WebMarketCentral

MAY 11, 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 (..)

SEO

SEO Best Practices PR PageRank

Best of 2008: Strategy and Branding, Part 1

WebMarketCentral

JUNE 3, 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 (..)

Brand Identity

Brand Identity Branding Marketing & Strategy Best Practices

Best of 2008: Amusing, Creative and Just Plain Odd, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

In another noteworthy post, Ian presciently warns readers about 11 Internet Marketing Trends To Ignore in 2009 , such as "Vertical Search. 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."

Creativity

Creativity Paid Search Agency Best Practices Adwords

Best of 2008: Random but Interesting, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

AUGUST 31, 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 (..)

Paid Content

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Best Practices Advertising Agencies

Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

MARCH 30, 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 (..)

SEO

SEO Best Practices Copywriting Internet Marketing

Best of 2008: Social Media Optimization, Part 1

WebMarketCentral

APRIL 6, 2009

Learn the answers to these questions and more here in some of the best blog posts on social media marketing and optimization of 2008. How can you maximize your results through social bookmarking sites like Digg? How does social media relate to SEO?

Social Media

Social Media Optimization Digg Web 2.0

Best of 2008: SEO Link Building

WebMarketCentral

MARCH 2, 2009

The blog posts cited here, some of the best of 2008 on the topic of link building, provide guidance on how and where to obtain valuable external links. The Definitive List (75+) of Link Building Techniques in 2008 by Search Engine People And the ultimate blog post on link building in 2008 came from (drumroll please.)

Link Building

Link Building SEO Ad Building Linkbait

Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 4

WebMarketCentral

JULY 6, 2009

In many communications, it's best to avoid jargon or at least define it.

SEO

SEO Marketing Proposals Best Practices PageRank

Best of 2008: Interactive PR, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

MAY 4, 2009

SEO social media interactive PR? SEO social media interactive PR?

PR

PR Best Practices Blogger Copywriting

Top 50 SEO & Marketing Blogs & Influencers for 2022

seo.co

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Now published by Third Door Media, Search Engine Land features news and opinions on SEO, search engine marketing (SEM), social media, local marketing, and other pertinent industry topics. It’s a great first stop for anything related to SEO, SEM or internet marketing. Social Media Examiner.

SEO

SEO Work Management Marketing Management Advertising Agencies

The Top 50 SEO and Internet Marketing Blogs, Websites, and Social Accounts

seo.co

MARCH 8, 2020

Now published by Third Door Media, Search Engine Land features news and opinions on SEO, search engine marketing (SEM), social media, local marketing, and other pertinent industry topics. It’s a great first stop for anything related to SEO, SEM or internet marketing. Social Media Examiner.

Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing SEO Social Marketing Marketing Websites

How NOT to pitch a blog | Online Marketing Blog

Online Marketing Institute

JUNE 15, 2009

Online Marketing Blog TopRank’s internet marketing blog on the intersection of digital PR, social and search engine marketing. I’m a PR copywriter as well as a blogger, and this is just common sense. Ruby Web says: September 9, 2008 at 2:53 am Great article. It has enlightened me a lot.

Online Marketing

Online Marketing Blogger PR Digital Asset Management

Best of 2008: Cool Web Tools, Part 2

WebMarketCentral

AUGUST 3, 2009

A low-cost web analytics package with features that can't be matched by that free one everybody uses. A search engine just for faces. Helpful Firefox plugins and SEO analytics tools. An easy tool for automatically creating music videos. Discover all of these and more here in another set of the coolest web tools.

Tools

Tools Best Practices SEM Adwords

Best of 2008: Cool Web Tools, Part 3

WebMarketCentral

SEPTEMBER 14, 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 (..)

Tools

Tools Best Practices Web 2.0 Adwords

B2B Marketing Zone

Best of 2008: Web & SEO Copywriting

Best of 2008: Sales & Marketing Copywriting

Webinars

Trending Sources

Best of 2008: SEM Landing Pages

Webinars

Best of 2008: Strategy and Branding, Part 2

Best of 2008: AdWords Tips and Tactics

Best of 2008: Website Design

Best of 2008: AdWords Tips and Tactics, Part 2

Best of 2008: SEO Guidance, Part 5

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Best of 2008: Amusing, Creative and Just Plain Odd, Part 1

Best of 2008: Social Media Optimization, Part 5

Best of 2008: Blogging for Business, Part 3

Best of 2008: Blogging for Business, Part 1

Best of 2008: Random but Interesting, Part 1

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Best of 2008: WordPress Tools and Tips

Best of 2008: Blogging for Business, Part 2

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Best of 2008: Social Media Optimization, Part 2

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Best of 2008: Strategy and Branding, Part 1

Best of 2008: Amusing, Creative and Just Plain Odd, Part 2

Best of 2008: Random but Interesting, Part 2

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The Top 50 SEO and Internet Marketing Blogs, Websites, and Social Accounts

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