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Comment on BREAKING: Google Makes Search Smarter And SEO Harder by AdamTeece

AdamTeece — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:17:55 +0000

I think one of the main reasons Google keeps changing things is they are really trying to get rid of straight SEO writing. You know those articles you will see sometimes that are just garbage, but for some reason they show up in Google.

Comment on BREAKING: Google Makes Search Smarter And SEO Harder by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:51:07 +0000

@LauriFlaquer despite what most small businesses are told by SEO firms, SEO fundamentally hasn’t changed much over the past few years. I know guys that rank content using the tried and true methods, that have been working for years.

The panda/penguin/badger updates (I made up that last one) and today’s big update are changing the game. Whether they mean to or not, Google is now enforcing a certain type of behavior, one that includes giving them more information about the information we put online (namely content). I’m all for it and it’s been helping me a bit already.

SEO is being dragged, or I should really say forced, into the future. I’m cool with it, however I think it will be harder for small businesses to keep up.

Comment on BREAKING: Google Makes Search Smarter And SEO Harder by LauriFlaquer

LauriFlaquer — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:32:23 +0000

I’m not sure that this is not an attempt to give big business even more opportunity to rank higher than the average small business owner. I’m curious about the make-up of the Board of Directors at Google. They might not be small business owners…. Just sayin

Thanks for keeping us up to date on this stuff.

Comment on BREAKING: Google Makes Search Smarter And SEO Harder by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:24:25 +0000

@markjuk well we’ll see about that one. Many are being dragged into the future now.

Comment on Let The Water Boil by sweetbga

sweetbga — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:49:15 +0000

I get into something with the best intentions but it never comes to fruition. So they move on to the next thing, and then the next, and then the next. www.wix.com/rcohernour/BeryCP

Comment on BREAKING: Google Makes Search Smarter And SEO Harder by markjuk

markjuk — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:06:05 +0000

Great post that should give all SEO’s a wake up call and all business owners a clear picture of where their online efforts need to be focused.

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by BREAKING: Google Makes Search Smarter And SEO Harder

BREAKING: Google Makes Search Smarter And SEO Harder — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:36:41 +0000

[...] The SEO of old (a year ago) is dying at a much faster pace than expected. Over the past year-and-a-half Google has released more than 12 major updates to its algorithm, each one smacking websites down in the rankings like it’s going out of style. The hand of the big G is coming down, hard. In addition we’re now seeing double-digit percentages in the amount of search traffic where we aren’t provided the keywords searchers are using. [...]

Comment on Let The Water Boil by african mango supplement

african mango supplement — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:33:28 +0000

I remember my Aunt, i was helping her cooking and I was so bored because the one that I’m cooking is not boiling yet and I keep on opening them and suddenly my Aunt said, you know cooking needs time to boil it. Don’t focus on them, you can do something else while waiting then. Similarly business is like that too, its not instant but rather gradual.

Comment on Future-Proofing Your WordPress Site For SEO by BREAKING: Google Makes Search Smarter And SEO Harder

BREAKING: Google Makes Search Smarter And SEO Harder — Thu, 17 May 2012 10:30:14 +0000

[...] wrote about using Schema.org tags in a previous post so I won’t rehash that. However, I will repeat that it took me two days and [...]

Comment on All Marketing Is A Conversation by sweetbga

sweetbga — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:09:02 +0000

Thank you for this great post!
Since starting working on Commun.it I’ve seen taht every user that signs-up is an opportunity to create a relationship and to learn from him – what he heeds, what he wants. I suspect it’s not very different from blog readers.Thank you for sharing this article.It is very helpful.

Comment on The We-I-Me Myth Of Small Business by business success tips

business success tips — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:55:52 +0000

That’s why in all t ypes of business, these myths sbould be shrouded and just focus on the facts and start small in all business. If everything is alright, then everything else will follow.

Comment on SEO Still Tops The Charts For Lead Generation by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:57:57 +0000

@Andrea T. H. W. #2 on that list is an ongoing activity that just takes time. Keep at it Andrea!

As for SEO changing on a continual basis – forming relationships with your readers and social media communities can help with that, making you less reliant on SEO. SEO is relatively passive. Pro-active is the way to go.

Comment on SEO Still Tops The Charts For Lead Generation by Andrea T. H. W.

Andrea T. H. W. — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:31:57 +0000

Ohh, ppc is going down? Who will tell poor Google?

Thanks for the ebook Robert, I’m sure it’s great.

I’m a bit lacking on point n.2 but I’m working on that. If only SEO wouldn’t change from month to month due to G schizophreny it would be easier to deal with it.

Comment on Quick Tip: Using Trackbacks For Relationship Building by ChuckBartok

ChuckBartok — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:10:27 +0000

A confession..Never really understood Trackbacks and their Energy befor this post…And I am looked up to as a Blogging Resource by many.
Thanks Robert

Comment on To Get Ahead First Get Past Yourself by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:58:29 +0000

@Andrea T. H. W. thanks for continuing to return and participate here Andrea.

What you said in your second paragraph really hits home for me – that we tend to think we can manage ourselves and don’t like to look in the mirror. I believe that the more we can accept what drives us – things we cannot always see in ourselves – the more free we actually become and the greater our ability to move ahead.

Those that refuse to look honestly at themselves stay stuck where they are, which is really falling further behind.

Comment on To Get Ahead First Get Past Yourself by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:56:18 +0000

@crystalkwiebe fantastic Crystal. I have two Chinese characters tattooed on my right arm. One means “willing” and the other “faithful” – both things I strive for in my daily life.

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:30:20 +0000

@tripeakprod a strategy that never goes out of style

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by tripeakprod

tripeakprod — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:20:37 +0000

If life gives you lemons (Google) make lemonade

Comment on To Get Ahead First Get Past Yourself by crystalkwiebe

crystalkwiebe — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:15:24 +0000

To me, the concept of getting over yourself is very close to the personal significance of the phrase that’s permanently scrawled across my shoulder blades: Rise Above Yourself. I don’t always live up to it, but I keep trying.

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:12:24 +0000

@richescorner what good, aside from potentially increasing ad revenue, is there for Google keeping the information from website owners?

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:11:08 +0000

@Andrea T. H. W. haha great point Andrea. A taste of it’s own medicine eh?

From my conversations with others “panic” is a great way to look at it. And yes, even multi-billion dollar companies can freak out and act accordingly. After all, it’s run by people.

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:09:57 +0000

@etelligence just the one’s your paying for.

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by etelligence

etelligence — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:24:57 +0000

So if I have an Ad Words campaign, I’ll get results for ALL keywords? Or just the ones I target in the campaign??

Comment on Week In Review For May 13, 2012 by LauriFlaquer

LauriFlaquer — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:34:46 +0000

@RobertDempsey I learn tons from you and can’t imagine not tuning in to learn more, improve my business and stimulate my professional growth. You are awesome, Robert and I want to thank you for all that you do for us.

Comment on Week In Review For May 13, 2012 by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:18:08 +0000

@LauriFlaquer As long as you and other fantastic readers, all of whom I appreciate, continue coming and reading I’ll keep writing!

Comment on Week In Review For May 13, 2012 by LauriFlaquer

LauriFlaquer — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:05:18 +0000

Robert,
I love these Sunday posts. Really fun catching up with what’s going on for you. Little biz, some social and always inspiration. Keep up the good work and the reading. Have a great week.

Comment on It’s Time To Get Over Your Fear Of Being Salesy by Week In Review For May 13, 2012

Week In Review For May 13, 2012 — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:00:26 +0000

[...] people caused me to not sell for a long time. This lack of selling limited my business potential. Selling isn’t bad. Selling snake oil that isn’t actually providing value to clients is bad. Snake oil is NOT what [...]

Comment on Quick Tip: Using Trackbacks For Relationship Building by Andrea T. H. W.

Andrea T. H. W. — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:26:02 +0000

Very good article, especially the last paragraph which says it all.

Comment on All Marketing Is A Conversation by Quick Tip: Using Trackbacks For Relationship Building

Quick Tip: Using Trackbacks For Relationship Building — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:00:24 +0000

[...] an example, recently Chuck Bartok – a regular visitor around these parts – read my All Marketing Is A Conversation post, and rather than leave a comment he wrote an entire article (read that here). That’s [...]

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by Andrea T. H. W.

Andrea T. H. W. — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:48:58 +0000

Someone should tell Google that plastering a webpage with ads, especially above the fold, is a big no-no. Wait, Google is like politicians, they set their own rules and follow them at their own will if they feel like.

Google isn’t simply scared by FB, it’s already under panic because they see AdWords death coming soon, followed by the rest of their empire. No money=nobusiness. And I’m happy for that given how G nuked my website. Might it be because I don’t use AdWords and G+?

Their only chance is Zuck who is the worst enemy of himself.

Well, isn’t this what happened to Yahoo and Myspace?

Very interesting post Robert. Happy weekend!

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by richescorner

richescorner — Sat, 12 May 2012 03:21:17 +0000

I think Google is trying to keep their information proprietary. I do miss having the complete search information as it keeps me informed about what my visitors are looking for when they come to my site. Also, I use that information to optimize my old posts and this is just another impediment to that.

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:58:05 +0000

@LauriFlaquer there’s nothing we can do about the keywords not being provided as that’s completely up to Google. In my opinion it’s time to adapt. Surveys work great to capture more of the voice of your visitor. That would be your next step.

Comment on Why Is Google Holding Our Keywords Hostage? by LauriFlaquer

LauriFlaquer — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:12:24 +0000

Great post Robert. Thank you for once again shedding light on things that affect us but we might not be aware of.
I’ve noticed the “Not Provided” term move from the bottom of my Keyword list to the top. Now it sits firmly at #1. Thank you very little Google!
So what is it that we should and can do about this. I’m building my relationships, shaking hands and kissing babies, but I would like to have the info of how those people I don’t know are finding me. Is there anything I can do, short of paying them, to stop this trend?
Thanks,

Comment on The We-I-Me Myth Of Small Business by OnRampComm

OnRampComm — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:40:01 +0000

Really well stated. And dead on true. The same goes for small companies that use themselves up (and their resources) exaggerating their size and applying smoke/mirrors in the imagery on their websites etc. Small and powerful is highly appealing.

Comment on To Get Ahead First Get Past Yourself by Andrea T. H. W.

Andrea T. H. W. — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:31:43 +0000

Think about coincidences my previous post is about Coaches.

Each one of us tends to think that we can manage ourselves especially because no one likes to open up sharing his inner feelings. But on the other side a different point of view can put things back in the correct perspective. And at the end we can always reject others points of view if we find them wrong but at least we get a different opinion.

Lovely description on how much real books are useful, no an ebook just doesn’t work in the same way., and of how much useful sleeping is (2+2=4). Lastly not seeking help when help is what you need is stupid, imho.

Beautiful post Robert.

Comment on To Get Ahead First Get Past Yourself by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:42:30 +0000

@JosephineAGeiger awesome analogy Josie, and a fantastic perspective.

Comment on To Get Ahead First Get Past Yourself by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:41:46 +0000

@Kevin Martin so very true Kevin. Thanks for coming!

Comment on To Get Ahead First Get Past Yourself by Kevin Martin

Kevin Martin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:31:32 +0000

I very much agree with the sentiment that you are the only one who’s holding you back. One only limits himself.

Comment on To Get Ahead First Get Past Yourself by JosephineAGeiger

JosephineAGeiger — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:08:50 +0000

Fantastic post! Getting out of your own way is the hardest thing to do.
Too often we see ourselves as an island surrounded by people we love, and people that care and love us as well. But the probelm is that we think of ourselves as an island and even though they may surround us, we don’t always let them come ashore. I have been trying to see my support group more like a gentle rain that surrounds us, saturating us with understanding and washing away all of that nasty angst that an island generates.
Thank you to everyone raining on my parade – I LOVE the storm!
“No man is an island” – John Donne

Comment on The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Web Designer by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:18:19 +0000

@DannyBrown had to disable that. Just installed the plugin. Will monkey with it later. I’ve got plans for that one

Comment on The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Web Designer by DannyBrown

DannyBrown — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:15:12 +0000

@RobertDempsey Just noticed the “click to share” to see the full post – interesting approach, mate, look forward to seeing your results if you write about it.

Comment on The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Web Designer by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:08:18 +0000

@Andrea T. H. W. thanks Andrea. I’m a DIY’er myself and do this for my clients (along with my team) but I keep hearing so many stories, even from some of my customers, that they’ve gone through hell and not gotten what they wanted and needed. A recent story was the breaking point.

Comment on The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Web Designer by Andrea T. H. W.

Andrea T. H. W. — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:07:03 +0000

Great guide Robert, really well done and so right. I’m still in the diy phase but this guide is a useful tool for everyone. Obviously tweeted.

Comment on The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Web Designer by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:50:52 +0000

@DannyBrown very true Danny. There is no pleasing some people. I think anyone that has ever worked with clients can relate to that one

Comment on The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Web Designer by DannyBrown

DannyBrown — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:42:41 +0000

Great list of questions to ask, mate. Back in my agency days before Jugnoo, we had an awesome web designer and she was very thorough in getting the information from our clients, and hitting the mark within two mocks at the most.

Having said that, you’ll always – ALWAYS – get asshole clients that give all that information then still bitch about the end result. Sometimes you just can’t win…

Comment on All Marketing Is A Conversation by RobertDempsey

RobertDempsey — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:19:31 +0000

@MikePolis Great points Mike, and thanks for coming and commenting.

I remember when Twitter first started – it was much easier back then to have conversations. But like anything awesome it will be found and used, so it’s definitely more difficult to know who to connect with. Using Commun.it in combination with a long-term conversation strategy is the best way I’ve seen to really make Twitter work.

Keep up the awesome work Mike!

Comment on All Marketing Is A Conversation by Conversation, the Secret to Social Media Success?

Conversation, the Secret to Social Media Success? — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:19:05 +0000

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Comment on All Marketing Is A Conversation by MikePolis

MikePolis — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:00:05 +0000

Hi Rob,
Thank you for this great post!
Since starting working on Commun.it I’ve seen taht every user that signs-up is an opportunity to create a relationship and to learn from him – what he heeds, what he wants. I suspect it’s not very different from blog readers.

But conversation on Twitter though isn’t a simple thing to achieve. Aside from the short form factor, we all have to cope with this neverending overflow of tweets and people showing up in our feed. How to prioritize, how to know which ones to focus on? That’s what we have been trying to do at Commun.it. We still have a long road ahead of us – the challenge is not a simple one

p.s.
Thank you for giving a shout about Commun.it. – you have been with us since the early days… thank you pal

p.p.s.
Looking forward for the video. Your first one was amazing!

Comment on Never Accept The Way Things Are by markwschaefer

markwschaefer — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:24:51 +0000

saulfleischman If you read the book, you will see that I am not pandering to anybody. The second half of the book is about Klout (more or less) and 30% of that section is complaints, ethical dilemmas and sociological issues. It is a balanced book. Having said that, I do believe that Klout is increasinlgly able to measure an ability to create content that moves through the web in a way that creates a reaction. That is all it does. But that is also something that is important for Internet marketers. Creating content that creates a reaction. That is influence, no?

Comment on Never Accept The Way Things Are by markwschaefer

markwschaefer — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:19:51 +0000

That is certainly not what I wrote and i hope my comment above clarifies this.