Don't Get Caught Up In Information Overload The problem isn't information. It's usually too much information! With so much data, it's easy to get overwhelmed and not really know what to focus on. To avoid this, I approach Analytics the same way I approach SEO. Keep it simple and let the facts spe
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05/28/2007
Don't worry. This is a G rated post :-) In the few days that I have been on Active Rain, I have noticed a few people adding links in the signature of their comments. Obviously, these people understand the importance of backlinking and anchor text. Not only is adding keywords in comments a little
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05/28/2007
I hear people talking all the time about how mysterious Google’s algorithms are. “It’s like playing a game and not knowing the rules” they say. When I hear this, I think to myself, “No. It’s like playing a game without first reading the directions!” Yes, that’s right. Google gives clear direction
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05/27/2007
Google has a great tool to alert you when they find a new backlink or see content written about you on the web. I was shocked when one of my clients said they didn’t even know this tool even existed. I figured if he didn’t know about the tool, others may be in the same boat. So I did the only lo
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05/27/2007
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05/25/2007
Boost Your SEO with a Good Username No. Really. It's True. The next time you sign up for Squidoo, My Space, Active Rain, etc., think about your username. Here is the trick. Most sites use your username as the link to your profile. For example the link to my Active Rain Profile is www.activerain.
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05/25/2007
I recently got my hands on survey results from the California Association of REALTORS. It has some pretty revealing stats on Internet Real Estate Buyers vs Traditional Real Estate Buyers. I decided to pull out the highlights and compiled the info into a Squidoo Lens (link bait) :-)As a web devel
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05/25/2007