SEO Nonsense

Making sense of the Search Engine Optimization and Online Marketing World

Entries for March, 2008

“How to Maximize Search Engine Optimization for Web Video”

“TheBoss” emailed me today with a great article from Web VideoReport.
Practical tips, must-dos, and even a list of top video search; Onil Gunawardana outlines the foundation for a great Video Optimization program, or a checklist for any SEO who has to work with video content.
Great tip-off, thank you!
Read The Post Here
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“Google Maps: Everyone can create a business listing”

Mike Blumenthal’s post is really an excellent run-down of the process for getting listed, with screenshots and all.
Check it out at Understanding Google Maps & Yahoo Local Search
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“Google Maps Opens Up Editing To Everyone”

This most recent change scares me a little, though I guess it will not affect my process significantly. It will make it more important than ever to claim a listing, thus preventing the unauthorized alterations that the post describes.
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“Search Illustrated: Factors That Increase TrustRank”

I am starting to see huge amounts of value placed in having the physical street address on the landing page.
My recent experiences with my one non-localized client has left me feeling that it is make or break.
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“SEMPO: SEM Increasing at the Expense of Traditional Market”

These numbers are great for Search Marketers, but the worries come from the cannibalization of other marketing avenues.
I do think that Manoj Jasra is right. It seems that for better or worse, the market is just reacting to the changing behaviors of consumers.
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“The Google Content Network Isn’t So Scary:”

Though we just switched to non-Content Network life here, it could be a beneficial tool in the future.
Following these recommendations, and with a little testing, it could be a benefit for some Clients.
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“Tough Times Call for Tough Measures”

In prep for next week’s OMMAs, Jim Sterne outlines (and provides some pretty enlightening metrics on) the phenomenon that we’ve all been experiencing.
Yes, Search is saving the NASDAQ. The catch is, you have to be able to prove yourself in the numbers.
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“Microsoft Announces Acquisition of Rapt”

Well, yeah…but whatever you can do, I can better!
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Read the Full Press Release Here

“Defending SEM During a Recession”

Although Steve Haar’s entry is intended as advice for a tight market, the elements he highlights are arguments good any day.
Check it out is you need to evidence your importance up the chain.
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Google To Unveil A New Free Ad Service For Web Publishers

No huge surprise here following the finalization of the DoubleClick deal, but news worth noting, to be sure.
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