Search Engines from a Webmaster Perspective

(Tue May 30th, 2006, by Mel Strocen)

By now, virtually every webmaster has heard or read that the major search engines are responsible for 80% or more of the traffic received by most web sites and that most searchers never look beyond the first 20 - 50 search results. Not surprisin...

Understanding Googles Algorithm

(Tue May 30th, 2006, by Claude Beavers)

What is the Google Algorithm? An algorithm is a mathematical equation that uses certain information from your website in order to define its rankings. If you're looking for a printout of the specific equation Google uses to rank sites and how muc...

London Bombings and Number Patterns

(Tue May 30th, 2006, by John Fowler)

Firstly, let me say that I am sure all our thoughts went out to the victims, their families and friends of these bombings, and other incidents where innocent people lose their lives. Secondly, an SEO ezine is not the place to debate the rights an...

SEO #1: Choosing THE Keywords to Optimize for

(Mon May 29th, 2006, by Ahmed Omran)

This is the first lesson out of 6 that teaches you the most important elements of search engine optimization. You should read one of these 6 courses EVERY day so that you can have enough time to "digest" all the information and put them to the tes...

Youve Got The Power, Why Arent You Promoting It?

(Mon May 29th, 2006, by Martin Lemieux)

Like all things, theft is theft, misery loves company, negative people are everywhere, business is sometimes bad, things go up and others go down. If those are all true then knowledge is power right? Wrong, knowledge is only power if applied. So w...

SEO Expert Guide - Free Site Promotion (PR) (part 6/10)

(Mon May 29th, 2006, by David Viney)

In parts 1 - 5 you learnt how to develop your proposition, identify your key words and optimize your site and pages. You were also introduced to our mythical Doug (who sells antique doors, door handles, knockers, door bells or pulls and fitting se...

The SEO Gurus poem

(Mon May 29th, 2006, by John Fowler)

Am I alone as I survey that vast wilderness outside, Sat at home every day fettered by my own foolish pride, I may believe I can conceive stunning cunning plans, Yet I perceive the web I weave is lacking vital strands, It may transpire my destiny...

Is a High Search Engine Ranking Important for YOU?

(Mon May 29th, 2006, by Andy White)

In the process of designing a website for clients the question inevitibly arises "How do I get a good search engine ranking?". This is a very good point and the answer is not as clear cut as you may think. A high search engine ranking means that y...

What To Look For When Shopping For A SEO Specialist

(Sun May 28th, 2006, by Joe Balestrino)

When, shopping for a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) company/specialist you need to be aware of a few things. If someone offers you fast results they may be pulling your leg. If you aren’t listed on search engines the average time to be index t...

SEO Success: Step Three is Creating Long-Term Popularity

(Sun May 28th, 2006, by Chesa Keane)

Finally, after the hard-core efforts that are directly related to generating traffic to your website, you next step is to develop a strategy that creates follow-on, long-term traffic. Several methods exist for this Tier III strategy: - Taking the ...