Are NoFollow Links Any Good?

There is a lot of discussion in various webmaster forums about whether “nofollow” links are good or not.  Generally speaking, “nofollow” links do not provide any SEO value, but digging a little deeper, they may be more valuable than you initially think.
Here’s a few reasons why “nofollow” links maybe be beneficial:

To diversify your link portfolio.  I [...]

Google Nexus One vs. iPhone, Palm Pre and Motorola Droid

It isn’t surprising to see Google challenging the most innovative companies in the most competitive market today – technology.  Yesterday, Google introduced their newest smart mobile phone: Nexus One.  From search to software and hardware, Google is applying pressure in all directions.
BillShrink released a comparison of the top smart phones yesterday.  From the looks of it, Nexus One is not only [...]

Google – Personalized Search for Everyone

If you’re a SEO (Search Engine Optimizer), you’re either going to love this idea or hate it.  Google has decided to show personalized results for everyone, regardless of whether someone is logged in or not.  For well-established sites, it may be easier to rank since you already have a good presence in the search engines.  However, [...]

Page Loading Speed May Become a Factor of SEO

According to a recent WebProNews interview with Matt Cutts, a Google software engineer, page load speeds may become a factor of Google search rankings. 
In Matt Cutts’ own words:
Historically, we haven’t had to use it in our search rankings, but a lot of people within Google think that the web should be fast.  It should be a good experience, and so [...]

Google and Twitter Search Agreement

Google has officially jumped on the Twitter bandwagon.  According to their press release last week, Google has agreed to include Tweets in their search results.  I really hope Google does this in a way that isn’t obtrusive with the current search interface and layout.  Hopefully, the extent of Tweet results will be limited to Google’s search options.  It [...]

Pay Per Post is Killing the SEO Industry

I believe companies like PayPerPost and Text-Link-Ads are killing the SEO industry.  Why do I think this?  Because they openly advertise their services to the world. 
Google has always been opposed to paid links.  But now, with these paid linking services out in the mainstream, it would only be natural for search engines to react with stricter guidelines on passing link juice.
I’m sure [...]

Search Engine Market Share Data and its Discrepancies

Ever since Bing’s search deal with Yahoo, everyone’s been talking a lot about search engine market share.  Most articles I’ve read talk about Bing’s increase in market share, while others talk about its loss in market share.  So, who do you believe?  It’s hard to say because it comes down to the accuracy of the data.
Currently, [...]

Google PR, Link Buying and the SEO Industry

Remember the days when it was common to see a PR5 or PR6 site?  Prior to the BigDaddy update in early 2006, Google was more generous about giving out PageRank.  Nowadays, you’d be lucky to get a PR4.  Even authority websites have a tough time reaching PR5 or PR6.
Google has changed the landscape of the SEO [...]

Meta Tags are Not Important – Google Confirms It

Google has finally confirmed it.  As I wrote in this post, in May, it turns out that meta tag keywords and descriptions are not factors in Google optimization.  However, meta tags may still be useful for Yahoo and Bing optimization.
You may also use meta tag descriptions to show in the search results if you are not satisfied with Google’s description of [...]

Optimize for All Search Engines, Not Just One

I see a lot of articles on how to optimize for a specific search engine, such as Google, Yahoo or Bing. But, I wonder why anyone would do such a thing. SEO takes a lot of work and manhours, especially if the site is new or if you manage more than 1 website. Who has time [...]