Search Engine Journal


Removing Backlinks That Lead To Negative SEO: Interview With Jacob Bohall by @johnrampton

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 06:41 PM PST

As part of our SEJ interview series, Jacob Bohall of Virante discusses removing harmful backlinks that can lead to negative SEO. Jacob starts with an observation that the SEO industry is currently struggling with a combination of forces where sites are trying to recover from bad backlinking practices they have done in the past, while […]

Author information

John Rampton
Managing Editor John Rampton is an entrepreneur, full-time computer nerd, and PPC expert. I enjoy helping people and am always online to chat +/@johnrampton

The post Removing Backlinks That Lead To Negative SEO: Interview With Jacob Bohall by @johnrampton appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

The History of Spam and Rebirth of SEO by @darpanghosh

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 05:11 PM PST

The World Wide Web used to be a happy place for majority of search engine optimizers and web marketers – until February 2011. Webmasters and optimizers were aware that quality work would get their websites to the top, but they didn’t have to put the effort to implement that theory into action. For a long […]

Author information

Darpan Ghosh
Sr. Web Content Developer at Maketick Inc.
Darpan Ghosh writes passionately about current web marketing, mobile marketing, social media, search engine trends, and the smartphone and Android market. Darpan is a strong believer of 'without music and web marketing life is not worth celebrating'.

The post The History of Spam and Rebirth of SEO by @darpanghosh appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Breaking – Google Changes the SERP – Images are King and PPC Holds the Key to the Kingdom by @bryantgarvin

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 04:11 PM PST

Oops they did it again We know Google is constantly testing things on their SERP (Search Engine Results Page) with new products, new layouts, new colors etc. But lately it seems that Google has really been focused on not just simple changes, but dramatically changing the basic core of what as SERP looks like. Today […]

Author information

Bryant Garvin
Managing Director Paid Search at SEO Inc
Bryant Garvin has been involved with marketing for over 10 years. He is currently the Managing Director of Paid Search at SEO Inc. Previously he worked with large brands (like Comfort Inn) as an in-house Paid Search & Affiliate Marketing Manager. He loves the search industry and is actively involved in it at both the local and national level.

The post Breaking – Google Changes the SERP – Images are King and PPC Holds the Key to the Kingdom by @bryantgarvin appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

5 Unexpected Brands that are Kicking Social Media Butt on Pinterest {and What Makes Them Successful} by @nmccatty8

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 03:00 PM PST

I love Pinterest. I can’t help it.  Recipes?  DIY Projects?  Craft ideas?  Sign me up! Then again, I am the definition of a typical Pinterest user.  And by typical I mean a female, cooking-and-crafting-loving mom (check out these user stats). So, your company doesn’t come up with DIY holiday crafts or fall pumpkin recipes.  Think […]

Author information

Natalie McCatty
Content Writer at Solutions 8
Natalie McCatty is a content writer for Solutions 8, Arizona's fastest growing digital marketing firm offering SEO, video production, content creation, web design and more. Follow her on Twitter @nmccatty8 or read more of her work on the Sol8 blog.

The post 5 Unexpected Brands that are Kicking Social Media Butt on Pinterest {and What Makes Them Successful} by @nmccatty8 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

10 E-Commerce Websites With Amazing and Useful Layouts by @albertcostill

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 06:00 AM PST

Did you know that the design and layout of an e-commerce can impact sales? Of course you did. But, do you know why the design of a retailer’s website such a big deal? For starters, it's the first impression that consumers have of your company. This will determine if your site leaves a lasting impression […]

Author information

Albert Costill
Just a typical guy that enjoys an ice-cold beer, pizza, sports and music. Since venturing into the blogosphere many years ago to discuss his favorite tunes, Al has been known to write for online publications by Alpha Brand Media such as SoJones and AMOG, as well as Search Engine Journal, to discuss everything and anything that matters.

The post 10 E-Commerce Websites With Amazing and Useful Layouts by @albertcostill appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Smartphone Specific Crawl Errors Now Reported In Google Webmaster Tools by @mattsouthern

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 08:54 AM PST

In an announcement made this morning on the official Google Webmaster Central Blog, starting today Google Webmaster Tools will now help you identify pages on your site that contain crawl errors specific to smartphones. Some smartphone-optimized websites show error pages or redirect users to irrelevant pages while navigating on mobile, while desktop users wouldn’t run into […]

Author information

Matt Southern
Matt Southern is a marketing, communications and public relations professional. He provides strategic digital marketing services at an agency called Bureau in Ontario, Canada. He has a bachelors degree in communication and an unparalleled passion for helping businesses get their message out.

The post Smartphone Specific Crawl Errors Now Reported In Google Webmaster Tools by @mattsouthern appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

How to Turn Ineffective PPC Campaigns into True Triumph by @chriskilbourn

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 05:30 AM PST

Sometimes internet marketing feels a lot like sitting on a raft in the middle of the ocean, hoping to be found. It's always a challenge to attract visitors to your site and the products you're selling. But just as with traditional marketing, online advertising is a great way to make that happen. It gives you […]

Author information

Chris Kilbourn
VP of Strategy at Fit Marketing
Chris Kilbourn is the VP of Strategy at Fit Marketing. In past lives, he was a professional rockstar (seriously), and he built and sold 2 successful companies from the ground up. You can connect with him via email at chris@fitmarketing.com.

The post How to Turn Ineffective PPC Campaigns into True Triumph by @chriskilbourn appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

SEO For The Non-SEO: Bruce Clay San Francisco Workshop Recap by @johnrampton

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 06:18 AM PST

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hearing from Matt Idema from Facebook speaking about leveraging Facebook ads, Myself speaking on Pinterest, and Bruce Clay on SEO for the Non-SEO. It was an excellent event! Below is a recap of Bruce’s talk. Optimize For Google The only time you go to page 3 on Google is […]

Author information

John Rampton
Managing Editor John Rampton is an entrepreneur, full-time computer nerd, and PPC expert. I enjoy helping people and am always online to chat +/@johnrampton

The post SEO For The Non-SEO: Bruce Clay San Francisco Workshop Recap by @johnrampton appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

4 Post-Penguin Link Building Tactics Every Company Should Be Doing by @jaysondemers

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 03:00 AM PST

In the first article in this series, "6 Dead Link Building Tactics You Should Avoid," I talked about the types of links you should avoid and why some businesses still buy them. In this article, I'll discuss the types of links you should try to get to improve search engine rankings and website traffic. I'll […]

Author information

Jayson DeMers
Jayson DeMers is the founder & CEO of AudienceBloom, a Seattle-based content marketing & social media agency. You can contact him on LinkedIn, Google+, or Twitter.

The post 4 Post-Penguin Link Building Tactics Every Company Should Be Doing by @jaysondemers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

 
Tips and Tricks Blogging © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Powered by Blogger
Top