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Good Riddance, 2009

Fri, 12/25/2009 - 05:01
Let's face it, 2009 was a pretty awful year. And not just the world of advertising. But there are signs of hope as we head toward 2010. ...
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Link Marketing Challenges & Solutions

Thu, 12/24/2009 - 05:01
Two of the biggest obstacles companies face in link marketing are developing linkable content and making people aware of it. The key to success in these areas is to widen the scope of places where you get ideas. ...
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Emotional Motivators in Landing Page Optimization

Wed, 12/23/2009 - 05:01
Visitors will arrive at your Web site with their own needs, perspectives, and emotions. Because you don't know much about them individually, here's how you can influence them with the design of your site. ...
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Selecting an SEO Firm: The What, How, and Who

Tue, 12/22/2009 - 05:01
Selecting a search engine optimization company, or finding someone to do SEO in-house, can seem difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Start with the basics: know what you want them to do, understand how they plan on doing it, and look at who is going to be doing the work. ...
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Link Building Tactics 101, Part 1

Mon, 12/21/2009 - 06:01
Link building is one of the most important elements to obtaining high rankings in the major search engines. It involves ongoing effort and a long-term strategy to ensure a Web site continues enjoying success in organic search results. ...
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Customer Service in Social Media

Mon, 12/21/2009 - 05:01
By participating the right way in social media, you can set yourself up for some great rewards. Being in the right place, at the right time, and having a plan for dealing with negative issues can be a great way to use social media channels for your business. ...
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Search Industry: Best of the Decade

Fri, 12/18/2009 - 06:01
This decade saw Google, Facebook, and YouTube thrive, as well as many ups and downs. What's next for the search industry? ...
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Focusing Your Message from National to Local, Part 2

Fri, 12/18/2009 - 05:03
How to parse out responsibilities for social media and set up a measurement dashboard for comparing local and national results. ...
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Link Building Basics: 3 Great Tips

Thu, 12/17/2009 - 05:01
Debra Mastaler's session as SES Chicago was jam-packed with great tips, tools, and concepts. Here are some of the highlights. ...
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Using Search Engines for Export Research

Wed, 12/16/2009 - 05:01
How search marketing can help build overseas trade for new exports. ...
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Measuring SEO Results

Tue, 12/15/2009 - 05:07
Non-branded search traffic, visitor engagement, and conversions are three critical metrics you should use to measure your success in search engine optimization efforts. ...
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Last-Minute Gifts for Online Marketers

Tue, 12/15/2009 - 05:01
Make your marketing priority wish list for SEO Santa, and check it twice. These three "gifts" could make all search marketers happy this holiday season. ...
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Usability and SEM 101, Part 2

Mon, 12/14/2009 - 05:05
More tips on Web usability, SEO, behavioral design, and how Web accessibility factors in. ...
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Is Social Media Privacy an Oxymoron?

Mon, 12/14/2009 - 05:01
Social media has forever changed the way we live. Businesses and individuals must focus on their strengths, have fun, and use common sense to thrive. ...
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The Demise of SEO Won't Be Caused by Personalization

Fri, 12/11/2009 - 05:05
Search engine optimization is evolving, not dead. Let's forget about rankings and focus on traffic and its quality, and improve the user experience. ...
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