With all the talk about link these days, it’s no wonder folks get confused about what types of links they should go after. From reciprocal links to directories to the Google nofollow controversy, it’s getting tough for the average web site owners to know what makes up a solid link building plan. With that in […]

If the writer’s strike has left you feeling like you’re missing the best of awards season, Matt McGee is here to rescue you. He’s announced the launch of the SEMMYs, a new award that aims to honor the best online marketing posts of the year in more than a dozen categories. The initial list of […]

Nearly all search engines utilize spiders (which are also known by their original name, robots) to go out and scour the web looking for web pages. These search engine spiders then bring the data back to be indexed by the engine.
Since roughly 1996, individual meta commands have existed that can be used on individual web […]

Google is no stranger to competition. It has come up through the ranks like a young boxing phenom plowing his way through all adversaries to become champion. So needless to say Google can not be intimidated by confrontation. Like any smart business they capitalize on any advantage their opponents give them. This article […]

The term linkbait has been around at least since 2 5. Nick Wilson is sometimes credited with coining the term. It s a great way to lure visitors to your site but some SEO authorities now claim that it s not such a good idea. Who s right …
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Featured posts to the Search Engine Watch blog in the past week, along with recent search-related headlines from around the Web. Read Original Post Here