Archive for October, 2006
Google Scary Stories….Gooo!
October 31st, 2006 | 
Author: Take a break from search engine rankings and enjoy some scary stories courtesy of Google.
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Got Coupons? Post Them!
There are a number of coupon sites on the Internet. Just do a search on your favorite search engine and you’ll be blasted with results. Many of those results will be like this site….a listing of coupons from various manufacturers. Am I helping you shop? Well, you can, but the point on this blog is to suggest that you list your coupons on these sites. If you have an ecommerce store and you offer discounts using coupon codes, why not create a special coupon code and list it on these sites? By having a unique coupon code for each site, you can track which ones are working for you. This particular coupon site is only one example…
RetailMeNot.com – never pay full price again with these coupon and promotion codes for online stores
Learn to Spell your Way to Rankings
This post is a gripe as well as a valuable tip. If you are going to post in forums, blogs, etc. in an effort to set yourself up as a professional in your field, learn to spell. While you are at it, learn grammar skills as well. Now I won’t boast that this blog is perfect, but when I see someone who professes to be an SEO or SEM professional makin posts that loook like there not payin atttension, eye has to wunder i meen reelly….get a clue and lern to spel sew pepel dont have to pay such close attension to what you are trying to say.
Did I make my point? I just left a forum that is suppose to be for SEO professionals. Sorry, but you just lost my vote as any kind of professional organization if you allow posts like that to remain. It not only reflects on the people posting, but also makes the forum look unprofessional. Who wants to take advice from a service that attracts total idjuts?
Free Google AdWords Coupon
Rumors have it that it’s $50. Regardless of how much it is, get your coupon at this page if you aren’t already using AdWords.
Should You Install IE7 ?
Drum roll please! Is installing Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 a good idea? Here’s a link to an article that says plainly, NO! I’ve trusted Peter McDonell’s advice before and haven’t been steered wrong. I’ll trust him again and not waste my time on this release from MS. Do read the article. It does have information on blocking the auto download of IE7.
New Yahoo! Toolbar
Yahoo! is releasing a new version of their toolbar that is sporting a new bookmarking feature that integrates with their web search and has a new interface. Create your own search buttons, use fav icons from sites, and other customization goodies that are sure to waste many hours.
Customize Your Search Engine
Want to offer people a search feature on your web site? Offer them a search engine that only searches sites you select (like your own?). You can even integrate this with your PPC campaign.
Get Spooked and Linked
GooGhoul (funny ain’t it) is a great place to list your halloween event. It’s also a great place to look for a Halloween event in your neighborhood. Get spooked!
Web Optimizer from Google
While it is an obvious tool that nets Google more money, it turns out the Optimizer from Google is actually a very useful tool. It allows you to analyze traffic for search phrases and advertisements on Google’s AdWords program. A money maker for them that can also help your ad campaigns become more successful. A win-win scenario. It is receiving general praise from many, but as with all tools, get to know it well and remember that it’s beta and not flawless.
Microsoft’s New LinkFromDomain
Microsoft has added a new operator in their search engine called “LinkFromDomain”. Use this in your search to determine what a site is linking to. There are many ways to see incoming links for a site; this tool does the reverse. Very helpful resource Mr. Gates.