Comments on: My SEO Trends for 2009 http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/my-seo-trends-for-2009/1587/ Because not everyone can throw thousands of dollars at the 'How do we market ourselves online?' question... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:57:14 +0000 hourly 1 By: Daniel http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/my-seo-trends-for-2009/1587/#comment-111359 Daniel Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:38:04 +0000 http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/?p=1587#comment-111359 Matt - what do you think about the notion of PR as a way to get increased SEO performance? I've heard of more people trying to get articles placed in larger publications, since those links live online and it's a twofer: publicity + SEO rankings. I was thinking of doing some PR too (but with a place like Publicity Guaranteed that charges only on placement) since I need PR, but I think it could influence my SEO too. What do you think? Matt – what do you think about the notion of PR as a way to get increased SEO performance? I’ve heard of more people trying to get articles placed in larger publications, since those links live online and it’s a twofer: publicity + SEO rankings. I was thinking of doing some PR too (but with a place like Publicity Guaranteed that charges only on placement) since I need PR, but I think it could influence my SEO too. What do you think?

]]> By: Sean Hecking http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/my-seo-trends-for-2009/1587/#comment-110814 Sean Hecking Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:54:44 +0000 http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/?p=1587#comment-110814 Nice list Matt. I'm already starting to see more client inquiries for local search, so this will be big for sure. I can see why many companies would consider in-house SEO from a cost standpoint. Having worked for both in-house and agency side SEO, I have to lean toward agency SEO when it comes to results. In-house SEOs are pulled in too many directions at times. Agency SEOs benefit from having many other skilled peers to share experience. I have a feeling that many directories will begin to lose their value over the next year or so. Since social media is becoming more important in online marketing, firms will need to pair an SEO strategy with Social Media strategy in order to stay competitive. Nice list Matt. I’m already starting to see more client inquiries for local search, so this will be big for sure. I can see why many companies would consider in-house SEO from a cost standpoint. Having worked for both in-house and agency side SEO, I have to lean toward agency SEO when it comes to results. In-house SEOs are pulled in too many directions at times. Agency SEOs benefit from having many other skilled peers to share experience. I have a feeling that many directories will begin to lose their value over the next year or so. Since social media is becoming more important in online marketing, firms will need to pair an SEO strategy with Social Media strategy in order to stay competitive.

]]> By: Matt McGee http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/my-seo-trends-for-2009/1587/#comment-110553 Matt McGee Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:15:34 +0000 http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/?p=1587#comment-110553 Thanks for the comments, gang. Ben - can you be more specific? Thanks for the comments, gang. Ben – can you be more specific?

]]> By: Ben http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/my-seo-trends-for-2009/1587/#comment-110552 Ben Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:59:32 +0000 http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/?p=1587#comment-110552 Matt, What are you thoughts on the increasing popularity of "directory" sites dominating various categories in the organic search listings? Although some are useful, it is starting to remind me of the paid ads of the past - those that simply brought you to another list of (paid) ads. Keep up the great work! Ben Matt,

What are you thoughts on the increasing popularity of “directory” sites dominating various categories in the organic search listings?

Although some are useful, it is starting to remind me of the paid ads of the past – those that simply brought you to another list of (paid) ads.

Keep up the great work!

Ben

]]> By: Ocha http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/my-seo-trends-for-2009/1587/#comment-110311 Ocha Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:02:05 +0000 http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/?p=1587#comment-110311 The thing I have learned about SEO is that it changes. Just as your article on FoxNews indicates Google made 400 changes. Wow! So I still try to write for the humans with a dash of SEO. Sure I structure my posts around a particular topic and build around the key phrase. Just keep it real and be yourself. The thing I have learned about SEO is that it changes. Just as your article on FoxNews indicates Google made 400 changes. Wow! So I still try to write for the humans with a dash of SEO. Sure I structure my posts around a particular topic and build around the key phrase. Just keep it real and be yourself.

]]> By: Don Campbell http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/my-seo-trends-for-2009/1587/#comment-110251 Don Campbell Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:12:15 +0000 http://www.smallbusinesssem.com/?p=1587#comment-110251 I just read it this morning - excellent article Matt. I agree - lots more interest in SEO services, video is going to get even bigger, and uncertainty about how personalized search results will be accepted. -Don I just read it this morning – excellent article Matt.

I agree – lots more interest in SEO services, video is going to get even bigger, and uncertainty about how personalized search results will be accepted.
-Don

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