What is a Link Farm? [Video FAQ Series]
by Steph Sampson, February 3, 2012
Are You Asking The Right SEO Questions? Part 1
by Nelson Scoville, September 21, 2011
The questions you ask affect the answers you get. Simply wording your questions differently with clarity and insight can change their purpose. Are you asking the right SEO questions? Have you lost sight of what is really important in your SEO? The following “Question Graphic” asks direct questions about important characteristics of … Read more
Link Building: Two Categories, One Goal
by Preston Van Dyke, August 10, 2011
There are a lot of theories out there about the best way to link build. The bulk of which can be broken down into two basic categories. Whether your experience leans more to one side than the other, there is success to be had in both approaches, especially when utilized in coordination … Read more
This Week in “Commonly Asked Search Marketing Questions”
by Preston Van Dyke, July 22, 2011
Hey SEO.com followers. This week we are launching the “Commonly Asked Search Marketing Questions” web series, featuring answers to some questions about basic SEO fundamentals. There are certain concepts of search engine optimization that will likely always remain a ranking factor. Whether you are a new or seasoned SEO professional, it may … Read more
Why Pet Keywords Can Get You In Trouble
by Christian Greiner, June 2, 2011
The benefits of search engine optimization services are becoming well known by webmasters and marketers alike. Lured by a higher return on investment, more and more marketers are shifting resources away from traditional forms of marketing and reallocating money into search engine marketing. At the end of 2010 we looked back on clients … Read more
5 Reasons why Hiring an SEO Firm is better than an In-House Team
by Kevin W. Phelps, May 10, 2011
So, your business has seen the value of search engine optimization and needs to get on the SEO bandwagon to increase your Internet sales. For those traditional marketing professionals that aren’t familiar with SEO, I’ve compiled five valid reasons why hiring an experienced, reputable SEO firm is generally better than building out … Read more
5 Site Optimization Blunders that Will Kill Your Rankings
by Dustin Williams, April 18, 2011
As I have worked with numerous websites throughout my career as a professional SEO, I have seen many different problems which have caused websites to not be able to rank well in the search engines. The following problems are the five biggest mistakes that I have seen made over and over again. … Read more
Is Content Really King?
by Kevin W. Phelps, April 13, 2011
There are a number ways to get your website more visibility: higher search engine rankings, interesting content, pay per click, affiliate marketing and social media. These are all great ways of increasing traffic and most large organizations touch on every mentioned online marketing method. The method I’ve been thinking of lately is … Read more
Interview With Danny Dover, Globetrotter, Writer, SEO
by Pat Parkinson, March 28, 2011
In the last four years, Danny Dover moved quickly through the ranks of one of the SEO industry’s most prestigious firms. He recently left his position at SEOmoz to become senior search engine optimization manager at AT&T, where his focus is organic SEO for Yellowpages.com. Dover’s first book hit shelves in March. … Read more
Why The BEST Way To Learn SEO Doesn’t Exist Yet
by Scott Cowley, March 10, 2011
Not everybody is born an SEO prodigy. Most SEOs as kids did not envision search engine optimization as their future career (we obviously need to do a better job at glamorizing the profession). Because there are so many ways to fall into SEO, there are an equal number of ways to learn … Read more


