How to Build Links Like Jaamit
Jaamit Durrani and a cat that looks like Hitler at Think Visibility. This is how funny @jaamit was.* Three months ago Jaamit Durrani had asked me whether I’m interested in the “head of SEO” position for Germany. I was of…
Lead or Follow?
* One of the most important factors of my success until now is the fact that I was never been content with following. I never liked following orders following trends following people I always preferred leading. I’m not speaking of…
SEO vs SEO 2.0: Top 15 Differences
* What is SEO 2.0? These are the 15 most important differences between SEO and SEO 2.0: SEO SEO 2.0 Link building, manually adding them, submitting static websites to directories, link exchange, paying for links Getting links, via blogging, writing…
Non-Profit SEO Resources
Non-profit SEO was on my mind for some time at least as long as I have known the Graphic Alliance, a social designers network of companies and individuals dedicated to social campaigns, non-profit advertising and media activism. SEO for non-profits…
How to Get Links on SEO 2.0 and Other Blogs
Image: Node by Uqbar. As both business blogger and SEO am I aware of both sides of “link building”. I get lots of spammy comments from Asian “blog commenting services” but I also appreciate blog comments by fellow SEO practicioners,…
Twitter Dilemma: To Tweet or Not to Tweet? Pros, Cons, 50+ Links & Tools
The birds by rickydavid. This article has been updated on September 28th, 2010. 20 of the 50+ links have been replaced! When it comes to Twitter people are very divided. Some people hate Twitter, others love love it. Both of…
10 Internet Legends Everybody Should Know
You certainly know urban legends already. Stories, misconceptions and myths that sound enticing and thus get spread through gossip all over the place, mostly where people use to meet for small talk, thus “urban”. The Internet is even worse when…
You Need Better Not More
Traffic Jam in Beijing by poelog. In the recent weeks I haven’t published many new posts on SEO 2.0. Nonetheless I have been spending much time here. I’ve been updating at least a dozen of old postings from years ago….
The New SEO – Search Engine Organization!
Mexican Fans by Celso Flores (image added by sombrero expert optimizer Tad of SEO 2.0) “The New SEO – Search Engine Organization!” is a guest post by Albert Gouyet, Vice President of Product Marketing, BrightEdge. With the World Cup Finals…
Quick & Dirty SEO or Quality Optimization?
Most Hair Cuts 6.99$ by a4qpa. Last week I went to the barber. Actually she’s a female barber so should I say hairdresser then? I paid 25 Euro for approx. 45 minutes. That’s quite but not very expensive. A haircut…
Why People Hate Ads and Love SEO
Love by jimscottIMD. I hate ads. I’m not the only one. Most people hate annoying ads. People hate ads on the Web and block them using a plethora of tools. They also hate outdoor ads and TV ads. They hate…
Sometimes Success Lies in Moderation
* Just yesterday I noticed that I entered the Adage 150 top marketing blog list at #143. Today I’m at #149. This might change quickly again so I’m not here to solely brag about it. The exact point in time…
SEO is a Craft not a Science
Running Bumblebee by wwarby Recently there has been a backlash in the SEO industry against what is deemed to be a non-scientific approach when it comes to SEO testing or collecting statistical data. Some people argue that you have to…
How to Use LinkedIn for Marketing & SEO: Resources
LinkedIn Tattoo by smi23le Summary: This a a comprehensive list of LinkedIn Marketing and SEO resources for business people of all kinds. This post will give you an overview of state of the art LinkedIn optimization best practices and enable…
Stop Social Media Hopping Now to Save Your Business Later
Social Media: Paradise or prison? Are you social media hopping? Have you been on Friendster 5 years ago, on MySpace 3 years ago, on Facebook for a year or more and already planning to move on to Diaspora? Have you…
Arizona SEO Experts Against Racism
Would you stop this guy from entering Arizona? I don’t read the news. It makes me sick. Sometimes you can’t ignore the bad news though. They creep in from all over the place, Twitter, Facebook etc. One of the ugliest…
Great Niche Social News Sites for Bloggers and Internet Entrepreneurs
Niche social news sites are one of the most important pillars of an SEO 2.0 strategy. Only by taking part in niche communities you are able to deeply connect with your peers who then support you elsewhere on the Web….
Twitter Social News Mashups that Kick Social News Ass
Wisdom of crowds has proven very useful in organizing the information overflow of the Web. Sadly though the first wave of social news sites Reddit are broken. There is a social site that has ongoing success though that has changed…
Hey Freelancer: Are You a Worker or an Entrepreneur?
Construction Worker by Saad Akhtar Recently it dawned on me what the biggest roadblock to my financial success is. I started my freelance career as a worker and I’ve remained one ever since. I sensed it in the past as…
Are You a Real Time Idiot? A Racing Rat on Steroids? A Twitter Zombie?
Blue Eyed Zombie by Josh Jensen After spending two years on Twitter, participating almost daily there, I have noticed a gradual change in user behavior. It seems that many of us, including me are becoming real time idiots. Another tendency…
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