Everyone needs reviews for their business and Google has decided to merge Google Places into Google+ Local. Because this is very important for local and small businesses, we decided to have some instructions made for our clients. The only advice I can give is do not try this in Internet Explorer 9. One of the instructions asks you to use the search bar at the top of the page to … [Read more...] about Google+ Local Review Issue in Internet Explorer 9
Spotted: Google Search Results Feedback Pop-up
First time seeing this pop-up asking for feedback on the results: (I clicked 'somewhat satisfied' and Google thanked me for my feedback - forgot to screenshot, sorry!) Does this mean Google is going to start crowd-sourcing their results? Are they waving the white flag and admitting they can't get rid of spam and asking for every user's opinion? Seems like this is a can of … [Read more...] about Spotted: Google Search Results Feedback Pop-up
How to Find Good Text Links – Keyword Rank
Ask any Search Marketer what the components of a good Internet Strategy are and inevitably Link Building always comes up. For good reason, Links are considered to be the foundation of the Internet. PageRank increased the value of links as the vanilla explanation of PageRank is that it's a function of the amount and quality of the inbound links to a website. These inbound links … [Read more...] about How to Find Good Text Links – Keyword Rank
Value in DIY Link Building
Many of us know the challenge of DIY Internet Marketing, for some industries it isn't the easiest consulting job to take on. Luckily, paid links are still a viable tool in the Marketer's toolbox. Paid links will help you achieve the rankings your clients deserve once you've done the proper SEO and developed great content. Don't cut corners because you're going to use paid … [Read more...] about Value in DIY Link Building
The May 2010 Bing Challenge
I made a decision, this morning, that I should try to use Bing Search for one month and determine whether or not it made my constant search for information any easier. I must admit that I have grown very fond of Google and more often than not I find what I need within 1 - 2 searches. I must confess that I work for a up and coming link building firm so the majority of my day … [Read more...] about The May 2010 Bing Challenge