From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Analogies in Blog Titles are Like Dirty Underwear

October 31, 2008

As I cruise thru my SEO folder in my feedreader every day I’m filled with a sense of dismay and utter dissapointment with most of what I see. More often than not I see titles like:
How My Step Dad Taught Me The Ethics of Burnt Sienna Hat SEO
93 Ways Your Shopping Cart Software is Like [...]

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Ralph Lauren iPhone App

October 27, 2008

One of the criticisms of scientists, engineers, and programmers has always been just because you can build something, doesn’t mean you should. While the Ralph Lauren iPhone app is much more benign than any piece of industrial or military hardware, it is equally as pointless.

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NoFollow and PageRank Sculpting is it Worth the Effort

October 22, 2008

A few weeks ago during SMX East, one of the subjects that came up was pagerank sculpting and use of nofollow. Most of the panelists didn’t use the practice, and Googler Matt Cutts has said it’s ok but not something he would put a high priority on if you set up your site correctly. Xoogler [...]

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Does Ferrari Need SEO and PPC Help

October 20, 2008

So if you happen to do a search on the word [Ferrari] you’re greeted with this SERP.

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Google Showing Authors, Totals Posts and Last Post Data

October 9, 2008

Haven’t seen this one before a SERP where google is showing Total Authors, last post data, and total number of posts [seo malpractice]

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Pubcon Discount Coupon Code

October 9, 2008

Pubcon 2008 Coupon Discount Code gr-78320 Save 20%

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SMX Internet Marketers Charity Party

October 6, 2008

Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to be at SMX on Monday do to some prior family and business obligations, but if you are going be sure to attend the Internet Marketers Charity party on Monday night.
it’s 8pm till midnight at the Social Bar – 795 8th Avenue (b/w 48th & 49th street). For [...]

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Google Book Search Affects ECommerce, Is Your Vertical Next

October 5, 2008

Last night I was looking up some books that were recommended to me, and saw my first Google Book Search in the # 1 SERP [Travel Wise: How to Be Safe, Savvy and Secure Abroad] (screen shot below).

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Breast Cancer, Social Media, and Picnik.com

October 3, 2008

Earlier this week Barbara Boser of 3 Dog Media made a post asking people to turn their avatars pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Newsletters and Community Building

October 2, 2008

Having been involved in internet marketing for more than a few years, it’s interesting to see ideas fall out of favor only to come back in fashion, specifically email newsletters and true community building.

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