I’m a little late on this topic, but I wanted to share my thoughts on it. I think it was Google who first implemented it, but the others quickly followed. To me, the search query suggestion feature is just another blow to the SEO industry. Although the feature adds convenience and saves time, I believe it also alters natural search [...]
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What Happened to Customer Service?
Is it just me or have you also noticed a big increase in poor customer service (in the U.S.)? It almost seems as if our society and culture is accepting this kind of behavior. Here are some situations that I come across quite too often: Cashiers or order-takers that have personal conversations on the phone or with co-workers while they [...]
Google Personal Search, SEO and Paid Advertising
Once logged in your Google account, you’ll notice that search results will look a little different vs when you’re logged off. This is because Google has long been working to provide a more personal search experience for the user. This means that when you’re logged into your Google account, Google keeps track of your online [...]
20 Dollar Banners
When I need logos or banners made, I usually look to forums or Elance type sites to find a candidate for the job. Not this time. This time, I simply ran a search on Google and came across a banner designing company called 20 Dollar Banners. Right off the back, I had a good feeling about them. I mean look [...]
Selling on Craigslist vs. eBay
I’ve tried selling stuff on both sites, but from my experience, I’ve had better results with eBay. Here are the reasons why I think eBay is better for selling: Both sites get a huge amount of traffic, but eBay seems to attract the more serious buyers. Buyers tend to be more confident with eBay because they provide some protection for buyers. [...]
Is Twitter Just a Fad?
Twitter is the hottest thing happening right now. Practically every celebrity, TV show, blog and magazine have been asking viewers to “follow me on Twitter.” Is it just me, or are there others out there that think Twitter is just overhyped and overrated? Does Twitter provide enough of a value-added service to justify the amount of praise and publicity it’s [...]
PPC Arbitrage and Long-Tail Keywords
I understand the concept of arbitrage – buying cheap long-tail keywords and turning a profit for higher paying keywords. And, I ‘ve also talked to people who’ve had incredible success with arbitrage in the past, but I question whether it still works today. There are a few reasons why I question the effectiveness of arbitrage in today’s market: [...]
Small Businesses Would Rather Do Taxes Than Search Marketing
I just read an article recently published by Microsoft which reveals a survey conducted through Adcenter on 400 small business owners. The results of the survey showed that 73% of them would rather do their taxes than take a shot at managing their own search marketing campaign. I’m not sure what to make of this. I’ve [...]
Quality Printing Services for Cheap
I recommend this printing shop: www.smartlevels.com. I found these guys after weeding through a bunch of other printing shops that charge ridiculous prices for sub-par work. These guys produce quality results, and their prices are unbeatable. Smart Levels is also an eco-friendly company, so that’s a plus. I ordered my mom’s business cards through them and it [...]