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 [...]

Online Profits Officially Launched

My friend, Daniel Scocco, of Daily Blog Tips has officially launched OnlineProfits.com.  You can think of Online Profits as an exclusive all-in-one learning center for SEOs and Internet Marketers.  Online Profits is limited to the first 300 people, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.  The program offers training material and resources for both beginners and professionals, so [...]

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, [...]

Small Business and Outsourcing SEO

In today’s economy, it’s not easy for small businesses to find a good SEO or Internet Marketer.  There are many hurdles to overcome when choosing to outsource some of your work.  Here are some of them:

finding a provider within your budget
finding a provider who is skilled enough
finding a provider who is meticulous
finding a provider who cares about [...]

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 [...]

Types of Links – Static and Dynamic

Many people have the misperception that all links are the same.  As a SEO, one of the most important things to know are the different types of links out there.  Knowing the difference is critical because it can mean the difference between a success SEO campaign versus one that does not produce any results.
Link discussions can [...]

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 [...]

Linking Your Logo to the Homepage

In the past, it was common to see websites without logo links.  Websites used to have a simple menu with a “Home” link in a prominent location.  Websites of today have become more advanced in design and some conventions have even changed, although the concept of simple browsing has not.  Nowadays, it’s more common to see websites [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]