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Paid links are generally BAD. You don't want to get caught trying to manipulate your search rankings.

Hey Mak - nice post! I agree with most of these but I'm not really sure about these... [QUOTE]7) Use of Java Script. 11) Don’t Update Sitemap Regularlly. 15) W3c validation for your website. 16) Domain name not search engine friendlly[/QUOTE]

PageRank is soooo outdated. You don't really need to worry about it anymore. Better to build a quality resource with great content and provide a good user experience. Try submitting your website to directories with human editors and promoting it in major social networks like Twitter.

yea.. weird.. maybe you can check your log files (assuming you don't have analytics installed)?

I've never really tracked any of my social media campaigns. I mostly use Social networks to help spread the word about offers or promotions we have going. And there's also the inherent branding benefits you get from networking in public places - but that's tough to put a value on. …

Online bookmarking services allow individuals to catalog web pages of interest and access that catalog from anywhere there is an internet connection. I see a lot of members here mentioning how bookmarking their websites and web pages can be used as a tool for driving traffic and increasing web citations …

So far, I'm a Big Fan of the new layout! Granted, it will take some getting used to but overall I think this is a much more professional design and hopefully, with a few tweaks here and there (and most of our feedback taken into consideration), the new skin of …

There are a number of marketing tactics that will help push a sale along.. most of them have to do with language or playing with perceived values. - "only X amount left in stock" - "free shipping on orders over $20" - strike through the retail value and show actual …

The google toolbar should show you the Page Rank of each page on your site but i wouldn't worry about what that little green bar says. It has no baring on how successful your site will be.

[QUOTE=rjsoda;1219908]you are supposed to submitting reciprocal links means link exchange with directories and submitting articles with a back link to your site.[/QUOTE] I disagree. Exchanging links (aka Reciprocal linking) is a waste of time. They negate the very reason for why you would link to someone else - which would …

Welcome Nick! We are happy to have you on board and hope you will be able to add to the many marketing discussions here at DaniWeb.

I use TweetDeck for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. Hoping they start supporting Google Buzz as well.

i mainly just keep an eye on traffic and number of sales. I have, like you, been surprised by new inroads to a site and considered the same - "should i put in some extra resources and build that section up?" it really boils down to whether or not i …

I am very skeptical of anyone offering to "build" links. I find it best to earn citations rather than fabricate them.

[QUOTE=WEPrimo;1053726]I recently designed a website and was asked to optimize it! what is site optimization? How can i go about it? HELP[/QUOTE] Hi WEPrimo, Welcome to DaniWeb. I believe you are referring to Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Ultimately you want to make sure your site is easy to read and …

i agree - nice post and method mickeyy.

in terms of SEO, it doesn't really matter. Choose the one that makes more sense from a navigational standpoint. Will there be other subdivisions of your business? If so, you might want to think about going with subdomains.

[QUOTE=mystryworld;1208135]Yes, I also want to know that does page rank play any important role here?[/QUOTE] No.. Google Toolbar Page Rank has no effect on how well your site ranks in the search engine Result Pages. Instead, the quality of content and relevancy to the search keywords will determine how each …

Don't focus too much on Google Toolbar Page Rank. It has no baring on how well your website will rank in the search engine results pages. There are many sites with low PR that outrank sites with high PR. That's because those sites have optimized their site components, have better …

[QUOTE=des4ert;1170345]Does anyone know or have any experience with Google Sites in Googles searches? Do their spiders like when their name is in the domain?[/QUOTE] Not necessarily. Google likes it when sites comply with universally accepted web standards and provide content that visitors find useful. The name within the domain has …

same here. A community is typically only as good as its users, so since it seems that not that many people adopted Buzz, it just doesn't have much value.

i think it will depend mostly on how many units are bought and the content of the site. If ipads become wildly adopted and i can expect a lot of ipad users on my site, then yes, i would go through the trouble of optimizing. Otherwise, I think it is …

if the end-user/customer finished the sales process on your site, you *should be able to track the sale all the way through. Does the customer check-out or pay directly on your site? Or do they get redirected back to your site from the 3rd party processor once they are finished …

[QUOTE=johnsander;1202992]May be you get a back link from a website which is penalized by Google that is why your website can be penalized.[/QUOTE] One link from a banned website typically will Not get you banned. You gotta do a lot of things wrong to get banned. [I]Some[/I] of the things …

No google gives very little weight (if any) to signature links. Furthermore, I don't think they will penalize your site if you are self-promoting from within your forum signature.

Yes - i agree with Jenny and Arvind. Start small and grow naturally. And always keep in mind that communities are only as good as their users. Keeping them happy and engaged is important for both content creation and the livelihood of the site.

Switching your host provider and shopping cart software should have no baring on your sites rankings in the search engines. Just make sure your content remains the same and you have no glaring coding errors when you deploy the new software.

[QUOTE=cantthink;1174117]You have to take into consideration each site's PR and dofollow/nofollow status. That's the only way you could be sure that any links on them would be of value toyou[/QUOTE] i disagree.. relevant citations can provide value regardless of toolbar pagerank and nofollow status.

i imagine the same rules would apply. Good quality content pertaining to and optimized for desired keyword phrases. Promote the site/offering within your niche. Focus on driving relevant traffic and qualified users. Grow user/customer base naturally and steadily by watching (analytics) and listening (customer care).

Because of comment and sig spam, most reputable community and social media sites employ 'nofollow' attributes. Search engines too view these links with less weight than a typical citation. Don't waste time commenting on blogs or sig spamming forums. By doing so you are classifying your site in the dumpster …

Google engineer Matt Cutts actually [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pu1YWcIh04"]commented on this exact question[/URL] about a year ago. To summarize, he basically says it is OK as long as the Directory provides an editorial review service. In other words, does the directory reject spammy sites?

yea - it's best to limit the amount of keywords per ad group. To optimize an ads performance, it helps to tailor each ad so that the keywords are included. If your keywords are included in the ad, they are displayed in bold text, which enhances visibility for you ad. …

Good question... i would probably go with the extension that best appeals to my audience. If most of your existing website visitors And targeted audience is from the UK.. it probably makes sense to move all your site's content to the .co.uk extension and 301 (permanent redirect) the .com. A …

no one knows when "caffeine" will appear. Some claim it has already been rolled out. I have been noticing a fair amount of differences in the way Google is indexing my site.. not sure if anyone else is experiencing the same?

Agreed - it can be confusing for both users and search engines alike if each page has the same title.

Agreed.. in addition to what Fred suggested, you can make mention of the page in your email sig. If you have a newsletter, include a link or badge to let subscribers know. And once you get some fans, keep them entertained. If they contribute to a wall post, that shows …

[QUOTE]If you build this page to primarily please the reader and secondarily the SE's what you now have is a page that will generate traffic on a continuing basis for you and you don't have to constantly baby sit it.[/QUOTE] Well said HomeBizAdvisor! I agree.

It will depend on the type of site you offer. If your site is informational and well indexed in the search engines, than users may be quickly using your site to locate information and nothing else. Can you tell us the type of site you are operating?

There is still some value in twitter as a micro-blogging platform. That's really it tho. If you like someone or something and want to stay connected with updates, then twitter fills that void. I don't know if opening up an ad platform tailored around twitter search results will kill it. …

nice! best of luck to ya! i think a lot of your questions will be answered while researching and gaining some competitive intelligence. It may take a while for you to find your niche but stay positive and work hard.. it really does pay off. Great customer service always helps …

I think [I]maybe[/I] we will see more success with video ads as TV and Internet assimilate.. but right now.. as people browse the web, i think most do not want to sit through a 30-60 sec video ad that is probably not even relevant to them. Although.. Video advertising *is* …

fixed the typos for ya. Looks like your 'c' key got stuck ;) yea.. i'm embarrassed to say that FB is definitely one of the first sites i visit in the AM.

i personally think the ipad is a dud and will prove to be a dud. I love most apple products but what does this new product replace? Or what is it better than? Not a laptop or netbook. virtual keyboard is a fail. It certainly doesn't replace a phone.. way …

i still see both the 'like' and 'become a fan' options. Did they not change it yet? Or maybe they changed it back?

That's pretty awesome. Triangulation rules!! :) seriously though... quite the powerful tools we wield.

i just don't see it being very useful. I'd much rather a netbook with an actual keyboard and yes - i agree - first versions of new tech almost always wind up being overpriced and under perform.

[QUOTE=Mark121;1169217]Hi, How can I find my niche related blogs or my niche related sites. If you have any search tool by which I can find my niche related blogs so please provide me. Thanks in advance[/QUOTE] how about searching Google for related blogs. You can even search your own blog …

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[QUOTE=Crionly;1159917]How to choose a stable PPC system? What to pay attention to? What systems do you prefer to work? I have a site gaming themes, I want to make it in this way. What can you advise?[/QUOTE] Use all three if you can (AdWords, YSM, Microsoft adCenter). Can't get much …

[QUOTE=uwem udoh;1159536]i have the intention of having a bike riders team for promotions, movie, music video and other. i need an experience person to tell me how i can market this business.[/QUOTE] What are the marketing goals for the business? Are you looking to get agencies to hire your services? …